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Pink Champagne Cupcakes

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Pink Champagne Cupcakes are light, fluffy, and have a deliciously subtle champagne flavor. The champagne adds a delicate sweetness and pairs perfectly with the soft pink buttercream. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, or any special occasion!


Ingredients

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For the Cupcakes:
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup pink champagne (rosé champagne or sparkling wine)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • A few drops pink food coloring (optional)
For the Pink Champagne Buttercream:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup pink champagne
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A few drops pink food coloring (optional)

Instructions

Make the Cupcakes:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and pink champagne to the batter, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in sour cream and food coloring, if using.
  7. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
  8. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Make the Frosting:

  1. In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy (about 2 minutes).
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Add pink champagne and vanilla extract, then beat until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Mix in pink food coloring, if using.

3. Decorate the Cupcakes:

  1. Transfer frosting to a piping bag and frost cooled cupcakes as desired.
  2. Garnish with sprinkles, edible glitter, or a fresh raspberry for an extra fancy touch!

Notes

  • Champagne choice: A sweeter rosé champagne or sparkling wine works best for a light and fruity flavor.
  • Make ahead: Cupcakes can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
  • Alcohol-free option: Use sparkling white grape juice instead of champagne