Peach Bellini Cupcakes
Peach Bellini Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of a classic cocktail and a sweet dessert that is sure to impress. These elegant cupcakes feature fluffy champagne-infused cake topped with luscious peach buttercream, garnished with fresh peach slices for an irresistible touch. Perfect for brunches, baby showers, or festive celebrations, they bring a fun twist to any occasion. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cupcakes will charm your guests and elevate your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 g) 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 (230 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3–4 cups (360–480 g) 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time.
- Mix champagne, milk, vanilla extract, and peach puree in a separate bowl.
- Gradually combine dry and wet ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat room-temperature butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar, peach puree, champagne, and salt until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh peach slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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