One: The Perfect way to celebrate the holidays with this festive cake!

The Perfect way to celebrate the holidays with this festive cake!

This recipe is perfect for your holiday festivities. It's festive and easy to make.

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling on top of the cake before baking it (optional)

3 eggs, at room temperature, beaten until light and fluffy with a whisk or electric mixer

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

1 tablespoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste* (see note below) 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest (about 1 medium orange)** (see note below)

Two: Instructions on how to make your own Strawberry Champagne Cake at home

Instructions on how to make your own Strawberry Champagne Cake at home:

Ingredients:

- 2 cups of cake flour

- 1 cup of sugar

- 1 teaspoon of baking powder

- ½ teaspoon of salt

- 4 eggs, room temperature

- ¼ cup of vegetable oil or melted butter, can be substituted with applesauce or pumpkin puree. If using applesauce, add an additional tablespoon to the batter. If using pumpkin puree, add an additional ¼ cup.

- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

- 1/3 cup champagne (or sparkling wine) plus 2 tablespoons for the glaze (optional) - if not using champagne, use milk or water in its place. Exact amount will depend