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Fluffy Strawberry Champagne Cake

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A light and airy cake infused with champagne and fresh strawberries, topped with luscious cream frosting featuring strawberry puree for a burst of real fruit flavor. Perfect for special occasions or a delightful homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) champagne or sparkling wine
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, pureed
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 1 cup (125g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (75g) fresh strawberries, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: A splash of champagne for extra flair

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. Cream softened butter and sugar in a large bowl on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and strawberry puree until just combined.
  6. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add sifted flour mixture in three additions, alternating with champagne and milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
  7. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops. Tap pans lightly to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
  10. Whip cold heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
  11. Beat softened butter until smooth, gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy.
  12. Fold whipped cream, vanilla extract, chopped strawberries, and optional champagne splash into butter mixture.
  13. Place one cake layer on serving plate, spread frosting generously on top, add second layer, and cover entire cake with remaining frosting.
  14. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices or edible flowers if desired.
  15. Refrigerate cake for at least 1 hour before serving to set frosting.

Notes

Use dry or brut champagne for best flavor. Do not overmix batter to keep cake light. Chill bowls and beaters for better whipped cream. Frost only when cake is completely cool to prevent melting. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained. Optional variations include dairy-free substitutions and adding cocoa powder for chocolate flavor.

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