Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of cocktail-inspired flavors and sweet treats with these Peach Bellini Cupcakes. Ideal for any celebration, from brunches to baby showers, these cupcakes feature a light champagne-infused cake topped with creamy peach buttercream. Adorned with fresh peach slices and sparkling sugar, they not only taste divine but also look stunning on any dessert table. Their simplicity in preparation makes them accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Treat your guests to these gorgeous cupcakes that are sure to impress and elevate any gathering!
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, room temperature (for buttercream)
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted (for buttercream)
- 3–4 tablespoons peach puree (for buttercream)
- 1–2 tablespoons champagne or sparkling wine (for buttercream)
- Pinch of salt (for buttercream)
- Fresh peach slices (for garnish)
- Candied peach or cherry (optional for garnish)
- Sparkling sugar or granulated sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time.
- Combine champagne, milk, vanilla extract, and peach puree in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, alternating with the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For buttercream, beat butter until smooth; gradually add sifted powdered sugar, then mix in peach puree and champagne until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh peach slices and sparkling sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg