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Elegant Rose Champagne Cupcakes with Pink Buttercream

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Delicate rose and bubbly champagne combine in moist, fluffy cupcakes topped with silky pink buttercream, perfect for special occasions like bridal showers and birthdays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons (6g) baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.5g) salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) champagne or sparkling wine
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) rose water
  • ¼ cup (60ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons (30-45ml) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) rose water (for frosting)
  • A few drops pink gel food coloring
  • Optional garnishes: edible rose petals, gold sugar sprinkles or pearl decorations

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners or grease well.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream ½ cup softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar using a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Slowly fold in champagne and rose water gently with a spatula to keep bubbles intact.
  6. Add sifted flour mixture in three parts, alternating with ¼ cup whole milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix gently after each addition.
  7. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full using an ice cream scoop or spoon.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and tops are lightly golden.
  9. Cool cupcakes completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  10. For the buttercream, beat 1 cup softened butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar on low speed until incorporated.
  12. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and rose water; beat on high for 3-4 minutes until fluffy and smooth.
  13. Add pink gel food coloring and mix until evenly colored.
  14. Pipe buttercream onto cooled cupcakes using a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
  15. Garnish with edible rose petals or gold sugar sprinkles if desired.
  16. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

Use fresh baking powder for best rise. Fold champagne and rose water gently to keep batter airy. Frost cupcakes only when fully cooled to prevent melting buttercream. Keep kitchen cool when frosting to maintain shape. Store cupcakes in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving. Freeze unfrosted cupcakes up to 2 months.

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