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Perfect Champagne Cupcakes with Gold Sprinkle Frosting

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Delicate and flavorful champagne cupcakes topped with silky frosting and festive gold sprinkles, perfect for celebrations or a special treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) dry champagne (Brut), chilled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60ml) whole milk (can substitute almond milk)
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3–4 cups (360-480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) champagne (for frosting)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Generous handful of gold sprinkles (edible gold glitter preferred)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat ½ cup softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
  5. Slowly add ½ cup dry champagne and 1 tsp vanilla extract, beating gently to combine.
  6. Add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with ¼ cup whole milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix just until combined.
  7. Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cupcakes should be golden and springy.
  9. Cool cupcakes completely on a cooling rack before frosting.
  10. For frosting, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add 3-4 cups powdered sugar.
  11. Pour in 2 tbsp champagne and ½ tsp vanilla extract, beating until fluffy and smooth. Adjust consistency with more powdered sugar or a splash of milk if needed.
  12. Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cupcakes.
  13. Sprinkle generously with edible gold sprinkles immediately after frosting.

Notes

Use dry champagne to avoid overly sweet batter. Do not overmix after adding flour to keep cupcakes tender. Chill frosting slightly before piping for sharper edges. Frost cupcakes only when fully cooled to prevent melting. Gold sprinkles should be added immediately after frosting to stick well.

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Keywords: champagne cupcakes, gold sprinkle frosting, celebration cupcakes, easy cupcakes, homemade cupcakes, festive dessert

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