Description
A delightful layer cake that combines the sweetness of strawberries and the effervescence of Moscato wine, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (390g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups (280g) unsalted butter, room temp
- 2 cups (414g) sugar
- 5 large egg whites, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
- 1 cup (240ml) Moscato wine reduction
- 2 ½ cups (about 2 oz | 57g) freeze-dried strawberries
- 2 ¼ cups (504g) unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
- 10 cups (1150g) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Salt, to taste
- 6 tbsp (90ml) Moscato wine reduction (for frosting)
- ¼ cup (29g) powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the unsalted butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg whites one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour.
- Pour the Moscato wine reduction into the batter and mix gently until just combined.
- Gently fold in the freeze-dried strawberries.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Beat the unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl until creamy (for frosting).
- Gradually add 10 cups of powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream, Moscato wine reduction, and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy and spreadable.
- Add salt to taste and mix well.
- Level the cooled cakes if needed.
- Place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
- Top with the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake evenly.
- Garnish with additional freeze-dried strawberries and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Consider sugar-free alternatives such as stevia for those managing blood sugar levels. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg