Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Peach Bellini Cupcakes, where the refreshing essence of a classic cocktail meets the sweetness of dessert. Perfect for brunches, baby showers, or any celebration, these fluffy champagne-infused cupcakes are topped with silky peach buttercream and garnished with fresh peach slices. The sparkling sugar adds an extra touch of elegance, making them not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make dessert that beautifully blends fun and sophistication.
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 frosting)
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 3–4 tablespoons peach puree
- 1–2 tablespoons champagne or sparkling wine
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh peach slices
- Candied peach or cherry (optional)
- Sparkling sugar or granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine champagne, milk, vanilla extract, and peach puree in a separate bowl.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and wet mixture to the creamed butter mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting with peach buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg