Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes Recipe

These Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of strawberries with the effervescence of champagne. Perfect for celebrations or special occasions, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests.

This Desserts Recipe is straightforward, making it easy to create a batch of moist cupcakes topped with a light champagne-infused frosting.

Delicious Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature a fluffy strawberry-flavored cake infused with champagne, topped with a creamy champagne buttercream frosting. The recipe yields about 12 cupcakes and takes approximately 1 hour from start to finish.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/2 cup champagne
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons champagne
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Combine Ingredients: Mix in the pureed strawberries and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the champagne, and mix until just combined.
Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, champagne, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them generously with the champagne buttercream. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
Serve: Enjoy these delightful Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes at your next gathering!