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Champagne Cake with Berry Filling

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A light and festive champagne cake filled with a vibrant berry filling, perfect for celebrations and special occasions. Moist, fluffy, and elegantly flavored with champagne and fresh berries.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350 grams) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) champagne or sparkling wine
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) milk, whole or 2%
  • 2 cups (300 grams) mixed berries, fresh or frozen (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
  • ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water (for dissolving cornstarch)
  • Optional Frosting:
  • 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a mixer on medium speed, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in champagne and milk alternately with dry ingredients in three parts, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Fold gently after each addition.
  6. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  7. Prepare berry filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine mixed berries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch dissolved in water. Stir constantly until thickened and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  8. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and cake springs back when pressed lightly.
  10. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  11. Optional frosting: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Add heavy cream to loosen if needed.
  12. Assemble cake: Place one cake layer on serving plate, spread cooled berry filling evenly on top, add a layer of cream cheese frosting if using, then top with second cake layer. Frost top and sides and garnish with fresh berries.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Avoid overmixing after adding dry ingredients to keep cake light. Let berry filling cool completely before spreading to prevent frosting from melting. Parchment paper rounds help with easy cake removal. Chill assembled cake for an hour before serving for best flavor melding.

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