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Perfect Pink Champagne Cake

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A light, fluffy cake infused with pink champagne and topped with creamy homemade frosting and edible gold flakes, perfect for celebrations and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 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
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) pink champagne, chilled
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons pink champagne
  • About 1 gram edible gold flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch (20cm) round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sifted flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
  5. With mixer on low, add the dry flour mixture in three parts, alternating with pink champagne and whole milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
  6. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Tap pans gently to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Beat cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth and creamy.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat in pink champagne until light and fluffy.
  11. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread a thick, even layer of frosting on top.
  12. Add second cake layer and frost the top and sides. Smooth with an offset spatula or create gentle swirls.
  13. Carefully place edible gold flakes on the frosting for decoration.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender. Chill frosting if too soft before spreading. Use tweezers or a small brush to place gold flakes delicately. Can substitute pink champagne with sparkling grape juice for a non-alcoholic version. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour blend; for vegan, use plant-based butter and cream cheese and flax eggs.

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