Strawberry & Salute Rosé Snack Cake

This summer, we’re making a point to seek out all the little sweet treats. This Strawberry Rosé snack cake, with its beautiful pink hue and very light and fluffy texture, is perfect for those moments in the day when you want a little morsel of joy. Plus, this cake is easy to put together and is great for sharing, and since the alcohol content in the Rosé bakes off, anyone can enjoy it! The flowers are blooming all around us, the summer fruit is ripening, and it’s a Rosé kind of day, so this recipe is the perfect choice. 

Strawberry-Rosé Snack Cake

Ingredients

• Cake:
• 1 1/2 cups freeze-dried strawberries, divided
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2/3 cup rosé wine
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• Frosting:
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar

Directions

Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Process freeze-dried strawberries in a mini food processor until powdered, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Measure 3 tablespoons powdered strawberries into a medium bowl (reserve remaining powdered strawberries in the food processor for Frosting). Add flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt to bowl. Using a spoon, make a well in center of flour mixture, and pour rosé wine, oil, and vanilla into well. Crack egg into rosé mixture. Pierce egg using tip of a whisk, and lightly beat together. Fold egg mixture into flour mixture to form a smooth batter.

Spread batter evenly in prepared baking pan. Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool in pan 5 minutes. Using parchment paper overhang, lift Cake from pan and transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Prepare the Frosting: Place butter, cream cheese, and salt in a clean bowl, and beat with an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add reserved powdered strawberries, and beat on medium-high speed until thoroughly combined, about 1 minute. Add powdered sugar, and beat on low speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Spread Frosting over cooled Cake. Enjoy!

Recipe by Southern Living

We invite you to enjoy this cake with our Wine of the Month, Salute Rosé! On sale now for a limited time. 

Elevated Mimosas for Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and we’re here to help you make it special. Classic Mimosas (or should we say Mom-osas) are a special treat for any day, but we think this is the perfect chance to elevate this simple libation! Below, we’ve suggested garnishes and add-ins of all kinds to make these Mimosas a signature staple. Even if you don’t celebrate Mother’s day, this is a guide to elevated mimosas in all seasons! Enjoy every kind of spin on these drinks, from sweet and fruity to tart and zesty, and step beyond mere OJ & bubbles. 

Think Outside the Orange Juice

Mix and match any of these to create some unforgettable combos for your base!

Grapefruit Juice
Pear Puree
Pink Lemonade
Pineapple Juice
Watermelon Puree
Cranberry Juice

Make it a Magnificent Mixer

There’s no Sparkling Wine monopoly! Add a touch of these to the party:

Tequila
Peach Liqueur
Vodka
Grapefruit Sparkling Water (Non-Alcoholic option)
Small Scoop of Sherbet

Infuse Your Sip with Whole Fruit

Make a “berry” beautiful beverage when you mix and match these fruity delights!

Raspberries
Citrus Wedges
Blueberries
Mango Cubes
Tart Cherries
Pomegranate Arils
Kiwi Rounds

Jazz Your Glass With an Herbaceous Garnish

Bring in the sophisticated flavor spins you didn’t know you needed.

Lavender
Mint
Rose Petals
Rosemary 
Thyme
Basil

We encourage you to make a sample flight of your favorite combinations, or set up a build-your-own Mimosa buffet for a family Mother’s Day brunch! After all, nothing says “I love you” quite like thoughtful food and drinks.

As a bonus, to honor this holiday we’re offering a sale on our Sparkling Wine, perfect for mimosas!

Cheers!