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Pink Champagne Cupcakes

Pink Champagne Cupcakes
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Pink Champagne Cupcakes are an elegant and flavorful dessert perfect for celebrations like bridal showers and birthdays. These tender, moist cupcakes are infused with the delicate sparkle and subtle fruitiness of pink champagne, offering a sophisticated twist on a classic treat. Easy to make with simple ingredients and versatile for various dietary needs, they promise a memorable and glamorous indulgence.

Ingredients

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Cupcake Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free baking blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for vegan)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
  • 1/2 cup pink champagne (or sparkling white grape juice for alcohol-free)
  • 1/4 cup milk or buttermilk (or plant-based milk for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pink food coloring (optional)

Champagne Frosting Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese or unsalted butter, softened (or dairy-free alternative)
  • 2–3 tablespoons pink champagne

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and bring them to room temperature for smooth mixing and even baking. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder to keep the mixture light and airy, then set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until pale, fluffy, and creamy, ensuring a tender cupcake crumb.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully combining each before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
  5. Incorporate Champagne and Milk: Alternate adding the dry flour mixture and the pink champagne combined with milk or buttermilk to the batter, mixing gently after each addition to maintain a light texture.
  6. Add Food Coloring: If desired, stir in a few drops of pink food coloring until you achieve the perfect rosy shade, making the cupcakes visually stunning.
  7. Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  8. Prepare Champagne Frosting: Beat powdered sugar with softened butter or cream cheese, gradually adding pink champagne until smooth and spreadable with the signature champagne flavor.
  9. Frost and Decorate: Pipe or spread the frosting onto cooled cupcakes and garnish with edible glitter, pink sugar crystals, or fresh berries for the perfect finish.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth, even batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough cupcakes.
  • Choose a quality champagne that you enjoy drinking for best flavor.
  • Start checking cupcakes at 18 minutes to prevent drying.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.
  • Champagne frosting is best consumed within 2–3 days refrigerated.
  • Frozen unfrosted cupcakes keep well up to 3 months.

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