Description
Delightful peach bellini cupcakes that capture the essence of summer with a fluffy cake and velvety peach frosting.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup champagne or sparkling wine
- 1/4 cup peach puree
- For frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup peach puree (for frosting)
- Fresh peach slices (for garnish)
- Sparkling sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy in another bowl.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the champagne and peach puree until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool.
- Beat the softened butter for the frosting and gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
- Add the peach puree and mix until combined.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the peach buttercream.
- Garnish with fresh peach slices and sparkling sugar before serving.
Notes
Using fresh peaches enhances the flavor. Monitor baking closely for perfect doneness.
