1. Home
  2. Recipes
  3. Champagne Layer Cake

Pink Champagne Celebration Cake

Featured in Sweet bites of pure joy.

Mix champagne into fluffy cake batter and layer it with rich buttercream. Add pretty decorations to finish.
Pin it Share it Send it Print it Jump To Recipe
alicia in the kitchen
Updated on Thu, 01 May 2025 13:08:42 GMT
Elegant Champagne Layer Cake Pin it
Elegant Champagne Layer Cake | tasteofsavor.com

Soft rosy tiers soaked with bubbly and coated in fluffy champagne buttercream make a dessert worthy of your most treasured moments. This Pink Champagne Cake turns your top pick fizzy drink into a classy treat that adds magic to any gathering.

I first baked this for my sister's wedding shower. The light pink shade and gentle champagne taste made everyone think it came from a fancy pastry shop. It's now my go-to fancy cake, with family asking for it at every big event.

Key Components

  • Cake Flour: Gives you the softest crumb - grab unbleached if possible
  • Pink Champagne: Pick one you'd happily sip
  • Egg Whites: Let them sit out for maximum fluff
  • Butter: Unsalted and properly warmed
  • Vanilla Extract: Real stuff, not artificial
  • Pink Food Color: Go with gel for brightest color

Step-by-Step Guidance

Step 1:
Start prep the night before by letting ingredients warm to room temp.
Step 2:
Put parchment in three 6-inch cake pans and butter them well.
Step 3:
Mix cake flour, baking powder, and salt by whisking three times for amazing texture.
Step 4:
Whip butter until it's super airy and smooth - for about 5 minutes.
Step 5:
Slowly add sugar while mixing until your mix gets light and puffy.
Step 6:
Drop in egg whites one by one, mixing thoroughly after each.
Step 7:
Combine vanilla and champagne in a separate container.
Step 8:
Switch between adding dry stuff and champagne mix.
Step 9:
Gently mix in a small drop of pink coloring if you want.
Step 10:
Share batter equally between pans and flatten tops.
Pink Champagne Cake Recipe Pin it
Pink Champagne Cake Recipe | tasteofsavor.com

Getting that perfect texture comes down to ingredient temp. My grandma always told me to pull everything out the night before baking - her cakes were famous in our family gatherings.

Handling Your Bubbly

  • Cooking down champagne makes the flavor pop
  • Keep extra for your frosting

Getting That Pretty Pink

  • Begin with just a dot of coloring and work up slowly

Making Uniform Layers

  • Weigh your batter to split it perfectly between pans
Pink Champagne Cake Recipe Pin it
Pink Champagne Cake Recipe | tasteofsavor.com

This fancy Pink Champagne Cake has shown up at so many special times in my house, from proposal parties to big birthday bashes. The trick is going slow with each part, letting the champagne's light taste come through while making a cake that looks as good as it tastes.

Champagne Layer Cake

Soft champagne-flavored layers paired with buttery frosting. A great pick for parties or special days.

Prep Time
45 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Total Time
75 Minutes
By: Alicia

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Difficult

Cuisine: American

Yield: 12 Servings

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Cake Base

01 1 cup pink champagne or sparkling wine
02 5 large egg whites (150 grams), at room temperature
03 2 ¼ cups (281 grams) all-purpose flour, measured correctly
04 ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
05 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
06 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
07 1 teaspoon fine salt
08 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
09 Pink gel coloring (optional for a pop of color)

→ Champagne Buttercream

10 1.5 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
11 ⅓ to ½ cup pink champagne, depending on texture
12 6 cups (1 ½ pounds) powdered sugar
13 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional for extra flavor)
14 Pink gel food coloring (optional)
15 A tiny bit of salt

→ Optional Decorations

16 Strawberries dipped in chocolate
17 Marshmallows flavored with champagne
18 White chocolate for topping drips

Instructions

Step 01

Whip your softened butter in a mixing bowl for 2-3 minutes until fluffy. Slowly mix in the powdered sugar on low so it doesn’t fly everywhere. Pour in champagne, a pinch of salt, and vanilla extract, then crank the speed to medium-high for about 3-5 minutes until creamy and airy. Add some pink food gel for color, if you like.

Step 02

Heat your oven to 350°F. Get three 6-inch pans ready by lining them with parchment and coating them with either butter and flour or baking spray.

Step 03

Stir together your flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium-sized bowl until everything’s mixed evenly.

Step 04

Beat the softened butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes until it’s pale and fluffy. Blend in vanilla and then add the egg whites, one by one, ensuring everything gets mixed fully. Scrape down the sides of your bowl as needed.

Step 05

Beginning with the dry mix, alternate adding it with the champagne to the butter mixture. Add in this pattern: dry mix, champagne, dry mix, champagne, then the last dry mix. Don’t overmix; stop as soon as it’s combined. Add pink coloring right after the second flour addition if using.

Step 06

Evenly portion the cake batter into the prepared pans. Smooth the top with a spatula and bake for 25-30 minutes. They’re ready when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a couple crumbs. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely.

Step 07

Once your cakes are cool, stack the layers with the prepared buttercream in between. For extra flair, drizzle white chocolate on top, arrange chocolate-coated strawberries, or garnish with champagne marshmallows.

Notes

  1. Ensure all your ingredients are at room temperature for smooth mixing.
  2. You can prep the buttercream ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for a day or two.
  3. Use a scale or scoop-and-level method to measure the flour for better accuracy.

Tools You'll Need

  • Three 6-inch round cake pans
  • Electric mixer (stand or handheld)
  • Angled spatula
  • Parchment sheets
  • Cooling rack

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Includes wheat (flour)
  • Contains dairy (butter)
  • Includes eggs

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 485
  • Total Fat: 22 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 68 g
  • Protein: 4 g