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strawberry champagne cupcakes

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Recipe by
Amy Freeze
@amyfreeze
Avon Park, FL

These cupcakes are perfect for a bridal shower. The cupcakes have a hint of champagne flavor and the sweetness of the strawberries. The champagne buttercream makes them a little extra special, while the champagne drizzle makes them some of the prettiest cupcakes I've ever seen.

yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For strawberry champagne cupcakes

  • 2 stick
    butter-softened
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 4
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 c
    champagne
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1 c
    fresh strawberries-fresh, not in juice
  • BUTTERCREAM
  • 2 stick
    butter-softened
  • 2 c
    shortening
  • 2 lb
    powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    meringue powder
  • 4-6 Tbsp
    champagne
  • CHAMPAGNE DRIZZLE
  • 1 1/2 c
    champagne
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 2
    strawberries--finely chopped

How To Make strawberry champagne cupcakes

  • 1
    In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients alternately with champagne. When all have been incorporated, add strawberries and mix on high for 2 minutes.
  • 2
    Scoop into cupcake liners and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool and frost with champagne buttercream.
  • 3
    In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, shortening, salt, and extracts. Add meringue powder and half of powdered sugar. Mix on low until smooth. Add remaining powdered sugar in ½ c. increments, mixing well after each addition. Add champagne as needed to reach desired consistency. Mix on high for 5-10 minutes or until fluffy.
  • 4
    Top each cupcake with a strawberry fan & strawberry champagne drizzle
  • 5
    Combine champagne drizzle ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool before drizzling over cupcakes.
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