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Perfect Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes with Gold Flakes

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Elegant and easy-to-make strawberry champagne cupcakes topped with edible gold flakes, perfect for parties and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) champagne or sparkling wine
  • ½ cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 to 3 ½ cups (360-420g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • ¼ cup fresh strawberries, pureed and strained
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) champagne
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Edible gold flakes, as needed for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat ½ cup softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Slowly pour in ½ cup champagne while mixing on low speed, then fold in finely chopped strawberries.
  6. Gradually add sifted dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently with a rubber spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  7. Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For frosting, beat 1 cup softened butter until creamy (2-3 minutes).
  11. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar alternating with 2 tbsp champagne and ¼ cup pureed strawberries, beating until light and fluffy.
  12. Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and adjust consistency with more powdered sugar or champagne as needed.
  13. Frost cooled cupcakes using an offset spatula or piping bag.
  14. Garnish with edible gold flakes delicately placed on top.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Pour champagne slowly to preserve bubbles. Strain strawberry puree to avoid grainy frosting. Avoid overmixing batter to keep cupcakes tender. Handle gold flakes with tweezers or a small brush to prevent crumbling. Frost cupcakes only after they are completely cooled.

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