Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes
Servings: 18 Servings
Ingredients
Strawberry Cupcakes
- 15.25 ounce strawberry cake mix any brand
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup canola oil vegetable oil
- ¾ cup champagne any brand
Champagne Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 ½ tablespoons champagne 3 to 4 tablespoons adjusted to taste and consistency
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Cupcakes
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two muffin pans with cupcake liners.
- Using a hand or stand mixer, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and champagne on low speed just until blended, then increase the speed to medium for 2 minutes.15.25 ounce strawberry cake mix, 3 large eggs, ¼ cup canola oil, ¾ cup champagne
- Use a scoop or measuring cup to pour ¼ cup of batter into each muffin well (only fill each half the way full). Bake for 16 - 18 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of champagne and the vanilla. Continue to mix and add additional champagne to thin out the consistency if needed.1 cup unsalted butter, 4 ½ cups powdered sugar, 3 ½ tablespoons champagne, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Use a piping bag and tip or a spatula to apply the frosting to the cooled cupcakes.
- Store cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 1 cupcake with frosting. Actual calories will vary.
**For the frosting start with 3 tablespoons of champagne and add more if the frosting is too thick.
**If you're using a piping bag to decorate the cupcakes then you may want to make a double batch of the frosting.
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes
Serving Size
1 Cupcake
Amount per Serving
Calories
353
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
40
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
54
mg
18
%
Sodium
255
mg
11
%
Potassium
25
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
50
g
17
%
Sugar
41
g
46
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
355
IU
7
%
Calcium
53
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
