These Champagne Cupcakes are light, fluffy, and delicately flavored with sparkling wine, making them the perfect dessert for New Year’s celebrations, weddings, or any occasion that calls for something festive and elegant. Finished with a smooth champagne buttercream, they strike the ideal balance between indulgent and refined. This recipe is written in an easy-to-follow format, whether you’re an experienced baker or celebrating with homemade desserts for the first time.

Prep & Cook Time

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Servings: 12 cupcakes
  • Yield: 12 standard cupcakes

Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup champagne or sparkling wine
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Champagne Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 to 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 3 tablespoons champagne (reduced for stronger flavor, optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding flour mixture and champagne, beginning and ending with flour, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide batter evenly among prepared liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool cupcakes completely on a wire rack before frosting.

Frosting

  1. Beat butter in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well.
  3. Add champagne, vanilla, and salt; beat until light and fluffy. Adjust consistency with more sugar or a splash of champagne if needed.
  4. Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate as desired.

Tip: For a stronger champagne flavor, simmer 1 cup of champagne until reduced to ½ cup, cool completely, and use it in both the cupcakes and frosting.

Nutrition Facts (per serving) — Estimated values

  • Calories: 360
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Sugars: 34g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg
  • Sodium: 180mg

Conclusion

These Champagne Cupcakes are a festive, crowd-pleasing dessert that feels right at home on any New Year’s dessert table. With their soft crumb, subtle sparkle, and creamy frosting, they’re elegant without being complicated. Dress them up with edible glitter, gold sprinkles, or fresh berries to match your celebration and start the new year on a sweet, celebratory note.

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