Smith's Bakery Champagne Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 cup of champagne
- 3/4 cup of buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
Instructions
Preparing The Cake Batter
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing and flouring three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the oil, eggs, and extracts, and beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the champagne and buttermilk, until the batter is smooth.
Baking The Cake
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Assembling The Cake
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a layer of champagne frosting over the top.
- Repeat with the remaining cake layers.
- Use the remaining frosting to cover the entire cake.