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Pink Champagne Cupcakes

Fluffy cupcakes infused with pink champagne, topped with velvety buttercream frosting, perfect for celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Celebration
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour Sifted for best results
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Softened to perfection
  • 1 cup pink champagne or sparkling wine
  • 0.5 cups milk
  • 2 large eggs Ready to bring richness
  • 2 tsp baking powder For perfect rise
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Adding soul to the sweetness
  • 0.5 tsp salt To balance flavors
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Softened for frosting bliss
  • 4 cups powdered sugar Pure sugar magic
  • 2-4 tbsp pink champagne For frosting extravagance
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract For dreamy flavor
  • 1 pinch salt
  • as needed pink and white sprinkles For decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with pink cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with pink champagne and milk. Begin and end with dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  7. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy.
  2. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add the pink champagne, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until fluffy, adjusting with more champagne if desired.
  4. Once cooled, generously frost the cupcakes and top with pink and white sprinkles.

Notes

Cupcakes can be frozen unfrosted for up to three months. Store frosted cupcakes in the fridge for up to 3 days.