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Pink Champagne Cupcakes

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Delightfully light and fluffy Pink Champagne Cupcakes infused with elegant champagne flavor and topped with creamy pink buttercream frosting, perfect for celebrations or a special treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup pink champagne (or sparkling rosé)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • For the frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pink champagne
  • Pink food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan 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 until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  6. Alternately add the flour mixture and pink champagne to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix just until combined.
  7. Stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow cupcakes to cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  12. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
  13. Mix in pink champagne and a few drops of pink food coloring if desired, and beat until well combined.
  14. Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or spatula.
  15. Serve and enjoy your elegant Pink Champagne Cupcakes!

Notes

For an extra touch of sparkle, garnish cupcakes with edible glitter or sugar pearls before serving.

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