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Light Pink Champagne Celebration Cake

Make this light and fluffy champagne cake by alternating flour and champagne into a butter base. Layer with champagne buttercream and decorate as desired.

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Updated on Sat, 04 Jan 2025 20:14:01 GMT
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Delicate pink layers infused with champagne and wrapped in cloud-like champagne buttercream create a cake that's worthy of life's most precious celebrations. This Pink Champagne Cake transforms your favorite bubbly into an elegant dessert that makes any moment feel special.

The first time I made this cake was for my sister's bridal shower. The subtle pink color and delicate champagne flavor had guests asking if it came from a high-end bakery. Now it's become my signature celebration cake, requested for every special occasion.

Essential Ingredients

  • Cake Flour: Creates the most tender texture - look for unbleached
  • Pink Champagne: Choose one you'd enjoy drinking
  • Egg Whites: Room temperature for best volume
  • Butter: Unsalted and softened properly
  • Vanilla Extract: Pure, not imitation
  • Pink Food Color: Gel-based for best results

Detailed Instructions

Step 1:
Begin preparation day before by bringing all ingredients to room temperature.
Step 2:
Line three 6-inch cake pans with parchment and grease thoroughly.
Step 3:
Whisk cake flour, baking powder, and salt together three times for perfect texture.
Step 4:
Beat butter until super light and creamy - about 5 minutes.
Step 5:
Add sugar gradually while beating until mixture looks fluffy and pale.
Step 6:
Add egg whites one at a time, beating well after each.
Step 7:
Mix vanilla and champagne in separate bowl.
Step 8:
Alternate adding dry ingredients and champagne mixture.
Step 9:
Fold in tiny amount of pink color if desired.
Step 10:
Divide batter evenly between pans and smooth tops.
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The secret to perfect texture lies in proper ingredient temperature. My grandmother taught me to always set ingredients out the night before - her cakes were legendary in our family.

Working with Champagne

  • Reducing champagne concentrates flavor beautifully
  • Save extra for frosting

Achieving Perfect Color

  • Start with a tiny amount of color and add gradually

Creating Even Layers

  • Use scale to divide batter equally between pans
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This elegant Pink Champagne Cake has graced countless celebrations in my home, from engagement parties to milestone birthdays. The key is taking time with each step, letting the champagne's delicate flavor shine through while creating a cake that's as beautiful as it is delicious.

Pink Champagne Layer Cake

A delicate pink champagne cake layered with champagne buttercream frosting - perfect for celebrations and special occasions.

Prep Time
45 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Total Time
75 Minutes
By: Meryem

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Difficult

Cuisine: American

Yield: 12 Servings

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Cake Base

01 2 ¼ cups (281 grams) all-purpose flour, properly measured
02 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
03 1 teaspoon fine salt
04 ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
05 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
06 5 large egg whites (150 grams), room temperature
07 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
08 1 cup pink champagne or sparkling wine
09 Pink gel food coloring (optional for color)

→ Champagne Buttercream

10 1.5 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
11 6 cups (1 ½ pounds) powdered sugar
12 ⅓ to ½ cup pink champagne
13 Pinch of salt
14 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
15 Pink gel food coloring (optional)

→ Optional Decorations

16 White chocolate for dripping
17 Chocolate dipped strawberries
18 Champagne flavored marshmallows

Instructions

Step 01

Start with your softened butter in a mixing bowl and beat it until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add the powdered sugar on low speed until crumbly. Add your champagne, vanilla, and salt, then increase to medium-high speed and whip for 3-5 minutes until beautifully light and airy. Add pink food coloring if desired.

Step 02

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line three 6-inch cake pans with parchment circles and either spray with baking spray or butter and flour them carefully.

Step 03

In a medium bowl, whisk together your measured flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 04

Cream together your room temperature butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Mix in vanilla and add egg whites one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Scrape down the bowl as needed.

Step 05

Alternate adding your flour mixture and champagne to the butter mixture in this order: flour, champagne, flour, champagne, flour. Mix until just combined. Add pink food coloring if desired after the second addition of flour.

Step 06

Divide your batter evenly between the prepared pans, smooth the tops, and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 07

Once completely cool, layer your cakes with the champagne buttercream frosting. Add optional white chocolate drip, chocolate covered strawberries, or champagne marshmallows for an extra special touch.

Notes

  1. All ingredients should be at room temperature for the best results
  2. The buttercream can be made 1-2 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator
  3. For accurate flour measurement, use a scale or the spoon-and-level method

Tools You'll Need

  • 3 six-inch round cake pans
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Offset spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains wheat (flour)
  • Contains dairy (butter)
  • Contains eggs

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 485
  • Total Fat: 22 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 68 g
  • Protein: 4 g