Strawberry Mimosa Cake
A light and fluffy cake combining fresh strawberries and sparkling wine for a celebratory dessert perfect for brunches and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- ½ cup (120ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ cup (120ml) champagne or sparkling wine, room temperature
- Powdered sugar for dusting or optional frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then beat in vanilla extract.
- With the mixer on low, alternately add one-third of the flour mixture, half of the orange juice, another third of the flour, the sparkling wine, and finally the remaining flour. Mix just until combined after each addition.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries with a rubber spatula, taking care not to mash them.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Smooth the tops and tap the pans gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the cakes in pans for 10 minutes before turning them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust the top with powdered sugar or frost with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Fold sparkling wine gently to keep bubbles intact. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to maintain fluffiness. Use fresh strawberries instead of frozen to prevent sogginess. Warm sparkling wine to room temperature before folding in.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cak
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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