Strawberry Mimosa Cupcakes

These Strawberry Mimosa Cupcakes are a tasty treat that tastes like fresh strawberries and bubbly champagne. They are great for parties or gatherings for brunch. Wine and strawberry puree in the cupcake batter and frosting give them a unique and classy taste.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup strawberry puree
• 1/4 cup champagne or sparkling wine
• 1/4 cup milk
• Zest of 1 lemon
• For the frosting:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup champagne or sparkling wine
• 1/4 cup strawberry puree
• Fresh strawberries and lemon zest for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake pan with paper liners

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

Mix in the strawberry puree and champagne until well combined

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients

Stir in the lemon zest

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full

Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy

Gradually add the powdered sugar, champagne, and strawberry puree, mixing until smooth and fluffy

Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes

Garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon zest

Enjoy your delicious Strawberry Mimosa Cupcakes