Description
A luxurious and delightful cake that combines the sweetness of strawberries with the fragrant notes of Moscato. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1¼ cups unsalted butter, room temp
- 2 cups sugar
- 5 large egg whites, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup Moscato wine reduction
- 2½ cups freeze-dried strawberries
- 2¼ cups unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
- 10 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream (for frosting)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Salt, to taste (for frosting)
- 6 tbsp Moscato wine reduction (for frosting)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
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 the 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
For those with diabetes, consider using sugar substitutes such as stevia, monk fruit, or allulose. Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy creaming.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg