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Champagne Cupcakes

Champagne Cupcakes

These Champagne Cupcakes are the perfect blend of elegance and sweetness, combining a bubbly champagne flavor with a buttery base and light, dreamy frosting — perfect for New Year’s Eve, showers, or any sparkling celebration.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 375 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Paper Liners
  • Piping Bag with Star Tip (optional)

Ingredients
  

Champagne Cupcakes

  • 1.5 cups champagne
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 0.75 cups sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup champagne reduction
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Champagne Buttercream

  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 0.25 cup shortening
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons champagne reduction
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, reduce 1.5 cups of champagne over medium heat until reduced to 3/4 cup. Cool completely. Reserve 1/2 cup for batter and 1/4 cup for frosting.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  • Cream together butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add half to the butter mixture, then the milk and champagne reduction. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix just until smooth.
  • Fill liners 3/4 full and bake for 14–16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
  • For buttercream: Beat butter and shortening until creamy. Add half the powdered sugar. Mix, then add champagne reduction and salt. Add remaining sugar and beat until fluffy.
  • Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with sprinkles, glitter, or edible pearls if desired.

Notes

Perfect for celebrations, these cupcakes can be made with prosecco or sparkling juice for a non-alcoholic version. Store leftovers in the fridge and bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 3gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 105mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 38gVitamin A: 480IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword Bridal Shower, Celebration, Champagne, Cupcakes, New Year’s
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