Champagne cupcakes

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

As I mentioned in the Strawberry cupcake post, I made 6 dozen cupcakes for a cousin’s graduation party. I wanted to try the champagne cupcakes since they seemed fitting for the celebratory occasion.

The cake was deliciously moist and had a great texture. The frosting did as well. I couldn’t really taste a strong champagne flavor but hubby said he really could. They were definitely a hit.

Champagne Cupcakes – from Crazy about Cupcakes
2/3 cup butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup champagne
6 large egg whites, at room temperature

Preheat oven to 350. Insert liners into a medium cupcake pan.

In a large bowl cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

In a separate medium bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture alternately with champagne.

In a large clean bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold one-third of the egg whites into the batter until blended, then fold in the remaining egg whites until well blended.

Fill the cupcakes liners 3/4 full. Baker for ~20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean. Cool in pan.

Once completely cooled, brush 1 Tbsp of champagne onto the tops of the cupcakes.
Champagne Frosting – from Crazy about Cupcakes
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
12 Tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 Tbsp champagne
4 1/2 cups confectioners sugar

In a large bowl beat the shortening and butter until combined. Add the champagne. Slowly add the confectioners sugar and beat until smooth.

Cupcakes, Dessert

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14 Responses to “Pink Lemonade Cupcakes”

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lifeoftheparty — August 21, 2009 at 1:26 pm

Thanks for sharing this recipe! My mom is doing the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer this fall and I’m going to make some of these to sell at her fundraiser. They look delicious and summery!
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oneordinaryday — August 21, 2009 at 5:04 pm

These look perfect to take along to a cookout or picnic. Great summer flavor.
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Katrina — August 21, 2009 at 7:50 pm

These look great to me! Yum!
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Jelli Bean — August 21, 2009 at 8:59 pm

I love lemon cupcakes! Yummy and oh so cute!
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Carrie — August 21, 2009 at 10:51 pm

I love pink lemonade but I agree it’s a summer dessert.
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nutmegnanny — August 22, 2009 at 12:58 am

These look awesome! You are creative:)
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akdilcher — August 22, 2009 at 3:24 am

Totally going to try these…maybe make up a similar version with limeade and green frosting…hmmm…
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Jennifer — August 22, 2009 at 11:08 pm

These are so cute!!! And the lemonade kick is perfect for last minute summer get togethers!
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Jade — August 31, 2009 at 1:59 pm

These are so cute. How can your husband say they are to sweet. Is that possible!
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Bridget — August 31, 2009 at 2:30 pm

I feel like I can almost taste these…and they are so pretty!!!

Thank you for linking them to Flavor of the Month! 🙂
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Melissa — August 31, 2009 at 2:53 pm

These cupcakes sounds extra yummy! Can’t wait to try the recipe. Thanks for sharing.
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Dorothy — August 31, 2009 at 3:22 pm

Is it just me, or does pink lemonade taste better than regular? I don’t consider myself a girly gal, but I love pink stuff! Your cupcakes look wonderful! 🙂
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Cindy — September 3, 2009 at 1:36 pm

great idea!!!
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aly — September 10, 2010 at 9:32 pm

thanks for the recipe! i shared it on my blog here and linked back to you! so yummy!!!

http://funshinealy.blogspot.com/