Strawberries and Champagne Cupcakes
Delicate cupcakes flavored with champagne and strawberries. Perfect for a celebration or everyday.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour (280 grams)
- 1 ½ cup granulated sugar (300 grams)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup strawberries , sliced (135 grams)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sparkling wine (237 ml, 8 fl oz)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (237 ml, 8 fl oz)
For the frosting:
- 1 ½ cup unsalted butter (340 grams)
- 4 cups powdered sugar , sifted (455 grams)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- 3-4 tablespoons strawberry purée
Instructions
To make the cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners or grease with butter and flour.
- Pureé strawberries in a food processor or blender. Measure out ½ cup of the pureé and reserve the rest for the frosting.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the eggs, champagne, ½ cup pureéd strawberries and oil on medium high speed until thoroughly combined, about 2 minutes. Add the flour mixture in 2 additions, mixing after each.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup ¾ full. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake come out clean, about 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely.
To make the frosting:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium high speed until light and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, salt and strawberry purée and mix on medium speed until smooth. Add additional pureé if needed to get the desired consistency.
- Frost cupcakes with the frosting. Store in the fridge. Cupcakes will keep for several days.
Notes
NOTES
- If you'd like to leave out the champagne, substitute with water or milk.
- If desired, strain strawberry purée before using.
Calories: 294kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 51mg, Sodium: 60mg, Potassium: 92mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 33g, Vitamin A: 384IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 32mg, Iron: 1mg
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