Champagne cupcakes are just the dessert to serve at your next get together to make it feel a little extra special! This festive treat features fluffy champagne flavored cupcakes topped with a rich, thick swirl of champagne infused buttercream. Perfect for the holidays, New Years, or even bridal showers and weddings!

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With New Year’s Eve right around the corner, it’s time to whip up a little something extra sweet and extra fun and festive.

We normally have parties with a mix of kids and adults, and we all wanna have a little bit of fun.

Cupcakes are always a hit for all ages.

While the adults may love to clink glasses with a bubbly toast to ring in the New Year, the kids can get in on a bit of fun with these champagne cupcakes too.

Ingredients

Let’s break this down into ingredients for the cupcakes and for the frosting.

For the cupcakes you’ll need:

White cake mix– A box of your favorite brand and the ingredients listed on the box
Champagne– A bottle of your choice

For the frosting you’ll need:

Butter- Room temperature so it is easy to cream
Sugar– Powdered
Champagne– Just a tablespoon to flavor the icing
Sprinkles– Optional but highly recommended for decoration

How to Make Champagne Cupcakes

For something so fancy sounding, these cupcakes are actually super simple to whip together!

Just prepare a box of white cake mix according to the package instructions but make sure to mix a 1/4 cup of champagne into the batter.

Then line two 12 piece cupcake tins with paper liners that fit your occasion.

You could also use one extra large 24 count cupcake pan.

Fill each liner half full with batter.

Bake for the instructed time at 350 degrees.

When the cupcakes are done, let them cool completely.

How to Make Champagne Buttercream

While the cupcakes are cooling, make the champagne flavored buttercream.

To make it, cream the butter until it’s light and fluffy in the bowl of a stand mixer.

Add the sugar in one cup at a time, turning the mixer off when you add in the sugar to avoid a powdery explosion.

Beat the sugar in after each cup to fully combine it with the butter.

Then whip in the remaining tablespoon of champagne, beating until the mixture’s fluffy again.

Frost the Cupcakes

Once the cupcakes are cooled, frost them.

For the prettiest effect, scoop the frosting into a piping bag fit with the icing tip of your choice and pipe it on in a circular motion.

If you don’t have those on hand, then I’d suggest adding the frosting to a gallon sized ziplocking bag.

Squeeze the air out and push the frosting down to one corner of the bag and snip the corner off with scissors.

Then pipe it onto the cupcake.

Decorate with sprinkles!

Is there alcohol in champagne cupcakes?

There is 1/4 cup of champagne in the batter, but the alcohol will cook off while the cupcakes bake.

In the buttercream there is also a tablespoon of champagne, not nearly enough to make the cupcakes dangerous for kids to eat.

However if it bothers you, you can skip the champagne in the buttercream and replace it with vanilla instead.

Storing

Store cupcakes in a large tupperware container or a cupcake storage container on the counter for up to 4 days.

Tips and Tricks

Using a cupcake scoop helps make sure you evenly fill the liners.
Don’t substitute yellow cake mix for white. While the flavor is similar it won’t look quite as pretty with yellow cake mix.
Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a cupcake. The cupcakes are done when the toothpick comes out clean.

Other Cupcake Recipes

Champagne cupcakes are an elegant but playful dessert for any special occasion.

Make them for your next party and enjoy!

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