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Easy Pink Champagne Flavored Cupcakes with Pink Frosting

These easy pink champagne flavored cupcakes with pink frosting are the perfect treat for any celebration. Whether you’re hosting a party, celebrating a special occasion, or just craving something a little fancy, these cupcakes are sure to impress. The pink champagne adds a unique, delicate flavor to the cake, and the fluffy pink frosting brings it all together for a beautiful and delicious dessert.

Equipment

  • Cupcake pan: For baking the cupcakes.
  • Cupcake liners: To line the cupcake pan for easy removal.
  • Mixing bowls: For preparing the cupcake batter and frosting.
  • Electric mixer or hand whisk: To mix the batter and frosting until smooth and fluffy.
  • Spatula: To spread the frosting on top of the cupcakes.
  • Piping bag and tip (optional): For a more decorative way to frost the cupcakes.

Ingredients

  • For the Cupcakes:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup pink champagne or sparkling wine
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp pink champagne or sparkling wine
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pink food coloring optional

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Cupcake Pan
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  • Step 2: Make the Cupcake Batter
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and pink champagne.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until smooth and combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Step 3: Bake the Cupcakes
  • Spoon the cupcake batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 of the way full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Step 4: Make the Frosting
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Once the frosting starts to come together, add the pink champagne and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth and fluffy.
  • Add pink food coloring, if desired, to give the frosting a beautiful pink hue.
  • Step 5: Frost the Cupcakes
  • Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, spread or pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes.
  • Garnish with sprinkles or edible glitter for an extra festive touch.