Peach Bellini Cupcakes
These delightful Peach Bellini Cupcakes combine the sweet flavor of peaches with a hint of sparkling wine, creating a perfect treat for a special occasion or a lovely afternoon tea. Topped with a light peach-flavored frosting, they are sure to impress.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 electric mixer
- 1 cupcake pan
- 12 cupcake liners
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 toothpick or cake tester
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter Softened
- 2 large eggs
- 0.75 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup peach nectar
- 0.25 cup sparkling wine Or champagne
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter Softened for frosting
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup peach puree
- 1 tablespoon peach nectar For frosting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For frosting
- a few drops n/a peach food coloring Optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and peach nectar to the mixture, beating well until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the sparkling wine until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined. Then increase speed and whip until fluffy.
- Add the peach puree, peach nectar, and vanilla extract, beating until well mixed. Add food coloring if desired and mix until combined.
- Once the cupcakes are fully cooled, frost them generously with the peach frosting using a spatula or piping bag.
Notes
For a stronger peach flavor, you can use a peach extract in the frosting. These cupcakes pair perfectly with a glass of sparkling wine for a special celebration. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.