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Champagne Cake With Strawberry Mousse And Champagne Buttercream

Champagne cake with strawberry mousse and champagne buttercream is a delicious dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. This cake is moist, flavorful, and has a light and fluffy texture that will leave you wanting more. The combination of champagne, strawberry, and buttercream is a match made in heaven and is sure to please any crowd.

The Ingredients You Will Need

Champagne Cake Ingredients

For the cake, you will need:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup champagne
  • 1/2 cup milk

For the strawberry mousse, you will need:

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
  • 1 cup heavy cream

For the champagne buttercream, you will need:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup champagne
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

The Steps to Make Champagne Cake With Strawberry Mousse And Champagne Buttercream

Champagne Cake Steps

Follow these steps to make this delicious cake:

Making the Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Add the flour mixture alternately with the champagne and milk, beating well after each addition.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them from the pans and placing them on wire racks to cool completely.

Making the Strawberry Mousse

  1. In a blender or food processor, puree the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Sprinkle the gelatin over 1 tablespoon of cold water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes to soften.
  3. In a saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of the strawberry puree over medium heat. Add the softened gelatin and stir until dissolved.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining strawberry puree.
  5. In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold in the strawberry mixture until well combined.
  7. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Making the Champagne Buttercream

  1. In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Stir in the champagne and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.

Assembling the Cake

  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
  2. Spread the strawberry mousse over the top of the cake layer.
  3. Place the second cake layer on top of the mousse.
  4. Frost the cake with the champagne buttercream, covering the top and sides of the cake.
  5. Decorate the cake with fresh strawberries, if desired.

Conclusion

Champagne cake with strawberry mousse and champagne buttercream is a decadent dessert that will impress your guests. This cake is perfect for weddings, birthdays, or any special occasion. The combination of champagne, strawberry, and buttercream is a match made in heaven and is sure to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.

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