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Perfect Strawberry Rose Champagne Cake

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A light, moist cake combining delicate rose and champagne flavors with fresh strawberries, perfect for elegant celebrations and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • ½ cup (120 ml) champagne or sparkling rosé
  • 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp rose water
  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) champagne (for frosting)
  • ½ tsp rose water (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, sliced
  • Edible rose petals (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Cream ¾ cup softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and rose water carefully.
  6. Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk and champagne, starting and ending with flour. Mix gently on low speed.
  7. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops. Tap pans gently to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  10. For frosting, beat 1 cup softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in champagne, rose water, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until fluffy and smooth.
  11. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread frosting on top and scatter sliced strawberries evenly.
  12. Top with second cake layer and frost top and sides smoothly.
  13. Decorate with more sliced strawberries and edible rose petals if desired.
  14. Chill cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.

Notes

Do not overmix batter to keep cake light and tender. Use dry or semi-dry sparkling rosé for best flavor. Start with less rose water and adjust to taste to avoid overpowering floral notes. Chill cake layers before frosting to prevent crumbs. For non-alcoholic version, substitute champagne with sparkling white grape juice.

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Keywords: strawberry cake, rose water cake, champagne cake, elegant dessert, celebration cake, floral cake, easy cake recipe

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