Champagne Cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix
  • 1 3/4 cup champagne (or Prosecco), divided
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • Gold sanding sugar, for garnish

Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line two cupcake pans with cupcake liners. In a large bowl, mix cake mix with 1½ cups champagne. Bake according to package directions and let cool completely before frosting.

Step 2: Meanwhile, make champagne frosting: In a large bowl, combine butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and remaining ¼ cup champagne. Using a hand mixer, beat until smooth. Add the remaining 2 cups powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.

Step 3: Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and garnish with gold sanding sugar. Serve.

Impress your guests these easy but delicious cupcakes from Delish!