Description
Celebrate Mother’s Day with this exquisite Strawberry Prosecco Cake, a delightful blend of soft cake layers infused with fresh strawberries and sparkling Prosecco. This visually stunning dessert not only enchants the palate but also evokes cherished memories of family gatherings filled with laughter. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is simple to prepare, making it an ideal treat for novice bakers and seasoned chefs alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1/2 cup dry Prosecco
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (plus more for decoration)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and dust with flour.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the milk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and Prosecco.
- Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture while folding gently.
- Fold in the sliced strawberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (113g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 82mg