Champagne Cupcakes Recipe

If you’re looking for a fun and festive treat to ring in the new year, you’ve got to try this Champagne Cupcake Recipe

Perfect for celebrating in style, these great cupcakes add a touch of elegance to any gathering. 

What does a Champagne cupcake taste like? They’re light and fluffy with a subtle sweetness, perfectly balanced by a hint of fruity champagne flavor, making them a perfect treat for a special occasion like weddings, New Year’s Eve, or even Valentine’s Day! 

Find more creative ideas for New Year’s Eve dessert recipes to make your celebration extra special! 

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What is the best champagne to bake with?

You’ll want to use options that are sweeter and richer that complement your New Year’s Cupcakes:

  • Prosecco is a sparkling wine that has a fruity, floral flavor that works well in baked goods.
  • A non-vintage Brut Champagne is dry and versatile, making it a great choice for both baking and toasting.
  • Any good-quality sparkling wine can work, but avoid overly sweet varieties unless you want to add more sweetness to your dessert.
  • Choose something you enjoy drinking!
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How to Make Champagne Cupcakes

  • Cream together butter, sugar, and vanilla, then mix in oil, milk, champagne, and egg whites until smooth.
  • Add flour, baking powder, and salt, and beat until combined.
  • Divide the batter into lined cupcake pans and bake at 350°F for 14–16 minutes, until lightly golden.
  • For the frosting, beat softened butter with salt, vanilla, powdered sugar, and champagne until light and fluffy.
  • Pipe the frosting onto cooled cupcakes and top with gold sprinkles for a festive finish.

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Can I freeze these cupcakes?

You can freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 2 months. Wrap them tightly and thaw at room temperature before decorating.

Can I make mini champagne cupcakes?

Yes, just reduce the baking time to about 12-15 minutes for mini cupcakes.

How much champagne do you need to put in a vanilla cupcake?

Substitute ¼–½ cup of liquid in your vanilla cupcake batter with champagne for flavor.

Can I use boxed cake mix?

Absolutely! Substitute the water or milk called for in the mix with champagne for an easy shortcut version.

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If you loved these Champagne Cupcakes, be sure to check out these other sweet ideas for your next celebration!

  • Champagne Dessert Recipes are the perfect way to add a little sparkle to any celebration, from New Year’s Eve to bridal showers.
  • New Year’s Eve Cookie Recipes bring the party vibes to your dessert table with festive flavors and plenty of glittery fun.
  • These Cupcake Recipes make it easy to whip up bakery-style treats for birthdays, holidays, or any sweet occasion.
  • Wondering How to Keep Cupcakes Moist? These simple tricks ensure every bite stays soft, tender, and full of flavor.

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Champagne Cupcakes Recipe

Celebrate in style with Champagne Cupcakes! Soft, buttery cupcakes topped with a champagne buttercream frosting—perfect for holidays and parties.
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Course: desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Champagne Cupcakes, Champagne Cupcakes Recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Author: momma lew

Ingredients

Cupcakes:

  • ¾ cup butter softened
  • 1 ⅔ cup sugar
  • 6 egg whites
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ cup champagne
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Frosting:

  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3-4 tbsp Champagne
  • Gold Sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line the tins with cupcake liners.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine butter, sugar and vanilla. Cream until smooth.
  • Add in oil, milk, egg whites and champagne. Mix until combined.
  • Add in the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix on low until combined and then bump up the speed to medium, mix until smooth, scrape the sides often.
  • Divide the batter among the liners, about ½ to ⅔ full.
  • Bake 14-16 minutes, until the edges are golden.
  • Cool before decorating.
  • To make the frosting, in the bowl of a mixer combine butter, salt, vanilla and half of the powdered sugar.
  • Mix on low until combined.
  • Add in remaining powdered sugar and half of the champagne. Mix on low until combined. Bump up the speed to medium and mix until smooth. Add additional champagne if needed.
  • Transfer the frosting to a piping bag with a star tip. Pipe a large dollop of frosting on each cupcake.
  • Decorate with the gold sprinkles.

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Notes

Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
 

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8 Comments

  1. Amber Ludwig says:

    Ooh these sound delish and they are SO pretty!! I love the sprinkles you topped them with!! They are really so pretty! Gold flake would be gorgeous too!!

  2. Ashley Chassereau Parks says:

    These are so pretty and festive!! I love the gold sprinkles & the stars! Cupcakes are a bit hit at our house!! I’d love to make these!

  3. Fancy idea for cupcakes

  4. grace henderson says:

    Love❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  5. I am intrigued!! What an awesome idea! You can toast the New Year with cupcakes! I have to pin this! These cupcakes could go with the “magic brownies”. Happy New Year 🎆🎈🎊
    Have designated drivers!!

  6. These cupcakes sound amazing. I have never baked with Champange. I might try to make them.

  7. Oh these sound so good and I think I am going to make them

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