Peach Bellini Cupcakes
Peach Bellini Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of the classic cocktail and dessert, perfect for any celebration. Each bite delivers a light, fluffy champagne-infused cake topped with luscious peach buttercream and adorned with fresh peach slices and sparkling sugar. These elegant treats not only taste incredible but also look stunning, making them ideal for brunches, bridal showers, or afternoon teas. Impress your guests with these charming cupcakes that capture the essence of summer in every mouthful.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 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 (for frosting)
- 3–4 cups (360–480 g) powdered sugar, sifted (for frosting)
- 3–4 tablespoons peach puree (for frosting)
- 1–2 tablespoons champagne or sparkling wine (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
- Fresh peach slices (for garnish)
- Candied peach or cherry (optional, for garnish)
- Sparkling sugar or granulated sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat 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, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Combine champagne, milk, vanilla extract, and peach puree in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with peach buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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