Description
Mother’s Day Strawberry Prosecco Cake is a delightful and vibrant dessert that combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the effervescence of bubbly Prosecco. This cake features tender layers soaked in sparkling wine, enveloped in whipped cream, and topped with juicy strawberry slices. Perfect for celebrating special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup Prosecco (dry)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix sliced strawberries with sugar and set aside to create syrup.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in Prosecco and vanilla extract until combined. Fold in dry ingredients until smooth.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For a gluten-free option, substitute with a gluten-free flour blend. - You can replace strawberries with raspberries or blueberries for a different flavor profile. - Adding lemon zest to the frosting provides a refreshing citrus twist.