Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of flavors with these Peach Bellini Cupcakes, a perfect fusion of a classic cocktail and dessert. These cupcakes feature a fluffy champagne-infused sponge cake, topped with rich peach buttercream for a refreshing taste. Garnished with fresh peach slices and sparkling sugar, they add elegance to any occasion, from brunches to baby showers. Easy to make and customizable, these treats are sure to impress your guests at any celebration!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup champagne or sparkling wine
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup peach puree (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting, room temperature)
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 3–4 tablespoons peach puree (for frosting)
- 1–2 tablespoons champagne or sparkling wine (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh peach slices (for garnish)
- Candied peach or cherry (optional)
- Sparkling sugar or granulated sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix champagne, milk, vanilla extract, and peach puree in a separate bowl.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and wet mixture into the butter mixture until combined.
- Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat the butter until smooth; add powdered sugar gradually along with peach puree and champagne.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh peaches and sparkling sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg