Champagne Celebration Cupcakes
Indulge in the delightful experience of Champagne Celebration Cupcakes, where rich buttery cake meets the effervescence of champagne, resulting in an elegant dessert perfect for any occasion. These delightful treats are not only visually stunning with their sparkling edible decorations, but they also offer a burst of flavor with each bite. Finished with a luxurious vanilla buttercream frosting, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and elevate your celebrations. Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, or simply a toast to a Tuesday, these cupcakes are made for sharing and celebrating life’s little moments.
16
Servings
156
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
Unsalted butter
1 cup (room temperature)
Granulated sugar
2 cups
All-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups
Baking powder
2 1/2 teaspoons
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon
Champagne
1/2 cup
Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
Egg whites
5 large (whipped to stiff peaks)
Granulated sugar for decorations
1 cup (mixed gold, white, and silver sanding sugar)
Vanilla buttercream frosting
4 cups
Sanding sugar for topping
to taste (silver and gold sanding sugar)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and place gold cupcake liners in a cupcake pan. Set aside.
2
Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 3-5 minutes.
3
In a separate medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt to combine the dry ingredients.
4
Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter and sugar mixture in three installments, alternating with the addition of champagne. Mix until just incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5
Remove the mixing bowl from the stand mixer. Gently fold in one-third of the whipped egg whites until fully combined. Carefully fold in the remaining egg whites until completely mixed and no streaks remain.
6
Evenly fill each cupcake liner about three-quarters full with the batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 22-24 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
7
Once cooled, use a medium star piping tip to carefully remove the center of each cupcake, taking care not to cut all the way through. Alternatively, use a small sharp knife to cut out a small cone from the center, keeping the sides and bottom intact.
8
Fill the hole in each cupcake with a spoonful of the mixed edible decorations. Press the top back in place to cover the filling.
9
Using a pastry bag fitted with a medium star piping tip (Wilton 190), pipe the vanilla buttercream frosting atop each cupcake. Sprinkle the tops with additional sanding sugar for a sparkling finish.
10
Serve and enjoy your Champagne Celebration Cupcakes!
Nutrition Information
7.7g
Fat
22.8g
Carbs
1.9g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Champagne Celebration Cupcakes?
They are an elegant dessert featuring buttery cake infused with champagne, filled with edible decorations, and topped with vanilla buttercream.
At what temperature should the oven be preheated?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
How many cupcakes does this recipe serve?
This recipe makes 16 servings.
What type of butter is used in the batter?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of room temperature unsalted butter.
How long should the butter and sugar be beaten?
Beat the mixture on medium speed for approximately 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
What dry ingredients are sifted together?
All-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt are sifted together.
How is the champagne added to the batter?
The champagne is added gradually in three installments, alternating with the dry ingredient mixture.
How should the egg whites be prepared?
Five large egg whites should be whipped to stiff peaks before being folded into the batter.
What is the correct way to fold in the egg whites?
Gently fold in one-third of the whipped egg whites first, then carefully fold in the remaining whites until no streaks remain.
How full should the cupcake liners be filled?
Fill each gold cupcake liner about three-quarters full with the batter.
How long do the cupcakes need to bake?
Bake for 22-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Where should the cupcakes cool?
Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
How do you create a hole for the filling?
Use a medium star piping tip to remove the center or a small sharp knife to cut out a cone.
What is used as the hidden center filling?
The center is filled with mixed gold, white, and silver sanding sugar decorations.
How much vanilla buttercream frosting is needed?
The recipe requires 4 cups of vanilla buttercream frosting.
What specific piping tip is recommended for the frosting?
A Wilton 190 medium star piping tip is recommended for piping the frosting.
What is the final decorative touch on top of the frosting?
Sprinkle the tops with additional silver and gold sanding sugar for a sparkling finish.
How many calories are in one Champagne Celebration Cupcake?
Each cupcake contains 156 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There is 7.7g of fat per serving.
What is the carbohydrate content per serving?
Each serving contains 22.8g of carbohydrates.
How much protein is in each cupcake?
Each cupcake provides 1.9g of protein.
Is there any fiber in this recipe?
The fiber content is listed as null or not applicable for this recipe.
How many total ingredients are required?
There are 11 ingredients in total.
What kind of salt is used?
1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt is used.
How much baking powder is in the recipe?
The recipe uses 2.5 teaspoons of baking powder.
What color cupcake liners are suggested?
Gold cupcake liners are recommended to match the celebration theme.
Can I use any type of champagne?
Yes, 1/2 cup of your choice of champagne is used for the flavor profile.
Is vanilla extract used in the batter?
Yes, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract is stirred in after the champagne and dry ingredients.
What is the main description of these cupcakes?
They are described as a rich buttery cake meeting the effervescence of champagne with a luxurious buttercream.
What are the primary tags for this recipe?
The tags include cupcakes, dessert, champagne, celebration, baking, and party treats.