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Perfect Champagne Cupcakes Recipe with Easy Gold Sprinkle Frosting

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These perfect champagne cupcakes feature a tender, moist crumb with a subtle champagne flavor, topped with a sweet gold sprinkle frosting that adds a festive sparkle. Ideal for celebrations or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) champagne or sparkling wine (dry or brut style)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) whole milk
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) champagne (for frosting)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • About 2 tbsp edible gold sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the champagne and milk, beginning and ending with the dry mix. Mix just until combined after each addition.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Rotate the pan halfway through baking.
  8. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  9. To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing on low at first, then increasing speed.
  10. Beat in the champagne and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Adjust consistency with more champagne or powdered sugar if needed.
  11. Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag fitted with a star tip or spread with a butter knife.
  12. Generously sprinkle edible gold sprinkles on top for a sparkling finish.

Notes

Use softened, not melted butter for best texture. Avoid overmixing after adding dry ingredients to keep cupcakes tender. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting. Brut champagne or dry sparkling wine is recommended for balanced flavor. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute champagne with sparkling white grape juice.

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