Champagne Cupcakes for New Year's Eve
Ring in the new year with these elegant Champagne Cupcakes for New Year’s Eve. Baked in shimmering Gold Foil Cupcake Liners, these festive treats are soft, fluffy, and lightly flavored with champagne for a celebratory touch. Finished with swirls of creamy frosting, sparkling sprinkles, and a Gold Edible Spray, they’re perfect for countdown parties, dessert tables, or midnight celebrations.
Ingredients
For the Champagne Cupcakes
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp Vanilla Flavoring Extract
• ½ cup champagne
• ¼ cup milk
For the Frosting
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
• 1 tsp Vanilla Flavoring Extract
Decoration
• Gold Foil Cupcake Liners
• Best Wishes nonpareils mix
• Gold Edible Glitter Spray
How to Make Champagne Cupcakes
Step 1: Prepare the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tray with Gold Foil Cupcake Liners.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4: Add Eggs
Mix in eggs on at a time, then add Vanilla Flavoring Extract.
Step 5: Add Champagne
Alternate adding dry ingredients with champagne and milk. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Step 6: Bake
Fill liners about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 7: Cool Completely
Let cupcakes cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Make the Frosting
Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and cream. Beat until fluffy.
Pipe the cream on top of each cooled cupcake using your favorite piping tip.
Decorate
Top each cupcake with:
• Best Wishes nonpareils mix
• Light mist of Gold Edible Glitter Spray
Now they’re ready to shine at your New Year’s Eve party.
Tips for Best Results
• Use real champagne for best flavor
• Don’t overfill liners
• Cool cupcakes fully before frosting
• Spray gold edible glitter spray lightly for elegant shimmer
• Chill frosted cupcakes 10 minutes before serving for cleaner swirls
FAQ
1. Can I use sparkling wine instead of champagne?
Yes! Any dry sparkling wine works well.
2. Will the cupcakes taste strongly like alcohol?
No, the flavor is light and subtle after baking.
3. Can I make them ahead?
Yes. Bake cupcakes 1 day ahead and frost before serving.
4. How do I store them?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days.
5. Can I make them alcohol-free?
Yes. Replace champagne with sparkling cider or ginger ale.
