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Champagne Cake with Champagne Italian Meringue Buttercream

Indulge in Champagne Cake with Champagne Italian Meringue Buttercream

This Champagne Cake with Champagne Italian Meringue Buttercream features moist layers and fresh strawberries, making it a perfect treat for celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Champagne Cake Ingredients
  • 3 cups cake flour or a mix of all-purpose flour and cornstarch
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk or homemade with milk and vinegar/lemon juice
  • 1 cup champagne reduce for stronger flavor
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 pint strawberries fresh
Champagne Italian Meringue Buttercream
  • 1 cup champagne sweeter champagne preferred
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large egg whites at room temperature
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cake Pans
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In the stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Slowly mix in buttermilk and champagne, alternating with dry ingredients.
  6. Divide batter between pans and smooth tops. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Buttercream Preparation
  1. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and cook until soft ball stage (240°F/115°C).
  2. Whip egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add the hot syrup.
  3. Once cool, add softened butter and mix until light and fluffy. Stir in champagne.
Assembly
  1. Layer one cake on a serving plate, fill with fresh strawberries, and frost with buttercream.
  2. Top with the second layer, repeating the frosting process.
  3. Decorate with remaining buttercream and optional strawberries or edible flowers.
  4. Chill briefly to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, brush cake layers with champagne reduction after baking.

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