Description
A light and fluffy vanilla cake inspired by the elegance of champagne, but completely alcohol-free. Perfect for celebrations or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sparkling water (chilled)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in chilled sparkling water until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use high-quality vanilla extract for best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding sparkling water.
- For extra lightness, chill sparkling water overnight before using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: vanilla cake, champagne cake, non-alcoholic cake, celebration cake, fluffy cake