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Peach Bellini Cupcakes

Peach Bellini Cupcakes: Your Summer Celebration Treat

Delight in Peach Bellini Cupcakes, a refreshing summer treat embodying the essence of the classic cocktail.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder for leavening
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar can use sugar alternative
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cups champagne or sparkling grape juice for non-alcoholic
  • 0.5 cups milk any milk or non-dairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 0.5 cups peach puree from fresh or canned peaches
For the Peach Buttercream
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 0.25 cups peach puree fresh, ripe peaches preferred
  • 2 tablespoons champagne or omit for non-alcoholic
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Cupcake pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Whisk
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Cupcake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together champagne, milk, vanilla extract, and peach puree.
  6. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  7. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Peach Buttercream Preparation
  1. Beat softened butter until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in peach puree and champagne.
  3. Beat until the buttercream is fluffy and well combined.
  4. Frost cooled cupcakes with peach buttercream using a piping bag.
  5. Garnish each cupcake with a fresh slice of peach and sparkling sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture; avoid overmixing the batter to ensure fluffy cupcakes.

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