Amy’s Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes

Perfect for any occasion but especially when celebrating love of all kinds.

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Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Pour the champagne into a measuring cup and set aside to allow the carbonation to release. Line cupcake pans with cupcake papers and said aside.

Step 2

Sift together 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour and all of the cake flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.

Step 3

In a stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream butter on low to medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the side of the bowl as needed. Add sugar and beat for another minute. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat and vanilla.

Step 4

With mixer on low speed, add the following ingredients in this order and mix after each addition until just combined: one third of flour mixture, milk, another third of the flour mixture, champagne and final third of flour mixture.

Step 5

Toss chop strawberries with a few tablespoons of all purpose flour. (This will help them stay evenly suspended in batter instead of sinking.) Fold strawberries into better.

Step 6

Divide better among cupcake papers, feeling each 3/4 full. Bake until cupcakes are beginning to brown and cake bounces back when lightly pressed, about 18 minutes. Transfer pan to cooling rack and cool for five minutes, then remove cupcakes from pan to cook completely.

Step 7

In a stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream butter on low to medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes add salt and vanilla.

Step 8

With the mixer on low, gradually add the pound of powdered sugar, alternating with a tablespoon of champagne at a time if the mixture becomes too dry. Add chopped strawberries.

Step 9

Test for flavor and texture. If too thick, add remaining champagne or a few tablespoons of milk. Pipe or spread frosting on cool cupcakes.

Step 10

To make non-alcoholic, use sparkling cider or ginger ale and place of champagne.

Step 11

If you want an added kick of champagne flavor, brush cupcakes with a small amount of champagne as soon as they come out of the oven.

Step 12

Top iced cupcakes with strawberry slices or chocolate dipped strawberries if desired.