The best cakes for New Year's

December 21, 2023

The best cakes for New Year's

Choosing the "best" cake for New Year's Eve can be subjective, as it depends on personal preferences and the tastes of your guests. However, a popular and festive option is a champagne or sparkling wine cake. Here's a simple recipe for a Champagne Cake with Champagne Buttercream Frosting:

Champagne Cake:

Ingredients:

For the cake:

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

For the frosting:

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

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the champagne. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, champagne, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost the layers with the champagne buttercream frosting. You can also add some edible gold or silver sprinkles for a festive touch.