strawberry champagne cupcakes

Name: Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 stick(s) butter-softened; 2 cup(s) sugar; 4 - eggs; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 3 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 cup(s) champagne; 1/2 cup(s) milk; 1 cup(s) fresh strawberries-fresh, not in juice; ## BUTTERCREAM; 2 stick(s) butter-softened; 2 cup(s) shortening; 2 pound(s) powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon(s) almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 tablespoon(s) meringue powder; 4-6 tablespoon(s) champagne; ## CHAMPAGNE DRIZZLE; 1 1/2 cup(s) champagne; 1 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 2 - strawberries--finely chopped

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Amy Freeze

Avon Park, FL

Updated on Jun 3, 2016

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.

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Perfectly pretty cupcakes for bridal shower.

prep time 35 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 sticks butter-softened
2 cups sugar
4 - eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup champagne
1/2 cup milk
1 cup fresh strawberries-fresh, not in juice
BUTTERCREAM
2 sticks butter-softened
2 cups shortening
2 pounds powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon meringue powder
4-6 tablespoons champagne
CHAMPAGNE DRIZZLE
1 1/2 cups champagne
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 - strawberries--finely chopped

How To Make strawberry champagne cupcakes

Step 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.

Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4

Top each cupcake with a strawberry fan & strawberry champagne drizzle
Step 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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