Description
These elegant pink champagne cupcakes are light, fluffy, and have a subtle champagne flavor. They’re perfect for celebrations like weddings, bridal showers, or any occasion that calls for a touch of sophistication. The cupcakes are topped with a creamy champagne buttercream frosting for an extra festive touch!
Ingredients
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Cupcakes:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pink champagne (or sparkling rosรฉ wine)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Pink food coloring (optional)
Champagne Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp pink champagne
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
For the Cupcakes:
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2โ3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the sour cream until smooth.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and pink champagne, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined. If desired, add a few drops of pink food coloring to achieve a pastel pink hue.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18โ20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
For the Champagne Buttercream Frosting:
- Beat the butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the pink champagne and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is smooth and fluffy. Adjust the consistency by adding more champagne if needed.
- If desired, tint the frosting with pink food coloring.
Assemble the Cupcakes:
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with your favorite tip.
- Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
- Garnish with sprinkles, edible glitter, or a small fondant decoration for a festive touch.
Notes
- Use real pink champagne or sparkling rosรฉ for the best flavor. Non-alcoholic sparkling grape juice can be substituted for a kid-friendly version.
- Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.