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Perfect Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes with Gold Flakes

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These elegant strawberry champagne cupcakes combine fresh strawberries and bubbly champagne for a moist, flavorful treat topped with light buttercream frosting and edible gold flakes, perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) champagne or sparkling wine (dry variety)
  • ¾ cup (about 120 g) fresh strawberries, finely chopped (hulled and diced)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) whole milk (or dairy-free milk like oat milk)
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) champagne (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)
  • Edible gold flakes (for decoration)
  • Fresh strawberry slices (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using a mixer, beat ½ cup softened unsalted butter with 1 cup granulated sugar on medium speed until fluffy and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the liquids—champagne and milk—starting and ending with the dry mix. Beat gently after each addition until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries using a spatula.
  7. Spoon batter into cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  10. For the frosting, beat 1 cup softened butter until creamy, about 2 minutes.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with champagne, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5-6 minutes. Adjust consistency if needed.
  12. Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or spatula.
  13. Decorate each cupcake with a pinch of edible gold flakes and optional fresh strawberry slices.

Notes

Use room-temperature eggs and butter for best results. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep cupcakes tender. Sift powdered sugar to avoid gritty frosting. Store edible gold flakes in a dry place to prevent crumbling. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained well. For gluten-free, substitute half or all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend. Vegan adaptations possible with margarine and aquafaba.

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Keywords: strawberry cupcakes, champagne cupcakes, gold flakes, celebration dessert, easy cupcakes, buttercream frosting

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