Pink Champagne Cupcakes (Printable)
Delightfully light and fluffy cupcakes infused with the sweet, festive flavor of sparkling pink grape juice.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cupcakes
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 3/4 cup sparkling pink grape juice (alcohol-free)
09 - 2 to 3 drops pink food coloring (optional)
→ Pink Grape Juice Frosting
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
12 - 2 to 3 tablespoons sparkling pink grape juice (alcohol-free)
13 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - Pinch of salt
15 - 1 to 2 drops pink food coloring (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add the large eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
05 - With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the prepared flour mixture and the sparkling pink grape juice to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix. If desired, incorporate 2 to 3 drops of pink food coloring.
06 - Evenly divide the cupcake batter among the lined muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the muffin pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - For the frosting, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. Incorporate the sparkling pink grape juice, vanilla extract, pinch of salt, and 1 to 2 drops of pink food coloring (if using). Beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
09 - Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, frost them generously with the pink grape juice frosting using a piping bag or an offset spatula. Garnish with edible glitter or sprinkles as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You'll adore how effortlessly these tiny cakes bring a touch of elegance to any gathering, making everyone feel celebrated.
- They quickly became a favorite because they offer all the charm of a bubbly toast in a deliciously approachable bite.
02 -
- I once overfilled my cupcake liners, leading to a glorious, but messy, cupcake eruption; always stick to two-thirds full for perfect domes.
- Using room temperature ingredients was a revelation for me; it creates a smoother, more uniform batter that bakes up beautifully every time.
03 -
- To prevent dense cupcakes, mix the batter only until just combined after adding the flour and liquid, as overmixing develops the gluten too much.
- For the brightest pink color, incorporate the food coloring at the very end of mixing the batter and frosting, allowing you to gauge the hue perfectly.