Champagne cupcakes

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

As I mentioned in the Strawberry cupcake post, I made 6 dozen cupcakes for a cousin’s graduation party. I wanted to try the champagne cupcakes since they seemed fitting for the celebratory occasion.

The cake was deliciously moist and had a great texture. The frosting did as well. I couldn’t really taste a strong champagne flavor but hubby said he really could. They were definitely a hit.

Champagne Cupcakes – from Crazy about Cupcakes
2/3 cup butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup champagne
6 large egg whites, at room temperature

Preheat oven to 350. Insert liners into a medium cupcake pan.

In a large bowl cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

In a separate medium bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture alternately with champagne.

In a large clean bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold one-third of the egg whites into the batter until blended, then fold in the remaining egg whites until well blended.

Fill the cupcakes liners 3/4 full. Baker for ~20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean. Cool in pan.

Once completely cooled, brush 1 Tbsp of champagne onto the tops of the cupcakes.
Champagne Frosting – from Crazy about Cupcakes
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
12 Tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 Tbsp champagne
4 1/2 cups confectioners sugar

In a large bowl beat the shortening and butter until combined. Add the champagne. Slowly add the confectioners sugar and beat until smooth.

Cupcakes, Dessert

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20 Responses to “Funfetti Oreo Cupcakes”

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Christina — August 28, 2013 at 6:47 am
Happy blog birthday!! I love the idea of making these for Halloween with orange and black sprinkles…and black or cute pumpkin cupcake liners. I’m all excited to make these now. Fabulous job!
- beantownbaker — August 28th, 2013 @ 7:25 am
  
  AND, you could use the Halloween Oreos that have orange filling in them if you wanted 🙂 Oh, now I’m thinking orange Oreos to get the orange/black colors. Then use just purple sprinkles. Or maybe purple and green to round out the festive Halloween colors.
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JulieD — August 28, 2013 at 7:11 am
Happy blogiversary, Jen!!!!!!!!!! More exclamations! 🙂 these cupcakes look amazing! Congratulations on 6 great years! You’re one of the blogs I followed before starting my own! You’re amazing!
- beantownbaker — August 28th, 2013 @ 7:27 am
  
  Thanks Julie! And thanks for all the exclamation points 😉 It’s crazy to think I’ve been doing this 6 years now…
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steph@stephsbitebybite — August 28, 2013 at 8:09 am
6 years of blogging!!! These cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate!
- beantownbaker — August 28th, 2013 @ 1:37 pm
  
  They sure are!
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Krystal R {Mrs. Regueiro's Plate} — August 28, 2013 at 9:37 am
Happy 6th Blog-verisary!!! I can’t wait to see what the next 6 years will bring ya!! Been a loyal fan for the past 6 years or so!!
- beantownbaker — August 28th, 2013 @ 1:38 pm
  
  Thanks! Who knows where life is going to take me in the next 6 years, but I hope I’m still enjoying blogging. I know I’ll still love baking 🙂
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Shannon — August 29, 2013 at 9:06 am
what a great way to celebrate 6 delicious years!! congrats 🙂
- beantownbaker — August 29th, 2013 @ 9:08 am
  
  Thanks!
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Melanie — August 29, 2013 at 1:04 pm
Do you think I could make these cupcakes in advance, freeze them, and then decorate them the day of a birthday party? Or do you think the oreos inside the cupcakes would be compromised by freezing?
- beantownbaker — September 2nd, 2013 @ 9:41 am
  
  I’ve never put these Oreo cupcakes in the freezer, so I’m not sure how they’d work… If you try it, please let me know how they do.
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Tracy | Pale Yellow — August 29, 2013 at 5:42 pm
Happy Blog-o-versery! I couldn’t imagine making oreo cupcakes more festive, but you certainly did so! Sprinkles are a fantastic idea!
- beantownbaker — September 2nd, 2013 @ 9:42 am
  
  Thanks 🙂
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Karen - Cinnamon Freud — August 29, 2013 at 11:46 pm
Happy blogiversary! I love any dessert with an Oreo in it: these cupcakes seem like an excellent choice to celebrate with!
- beantownbaker — September 2nd, 2013 @ 9:42 am
  
  I love Oreos in desserts too!
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Nutmeg Nanny — August 30, 2013 at 10:01 pm
Okay, funfetti AND oreo, just stop it please 😉 this is a dream dessert!
- beantownbaker — September 2nd, 2013 @ 9:43 am
  
  My thoughts exactly 😀
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Sarah C — August 30, 2013 at 10:51 pm
Happy blogiversary! I can’t remember who recommended your blog to me, but I’m so glad they did! And I think I will definitely make these cupcakes next weekend for the first weekend of the NFL season. Last year I bought a package of black and gold sprinkles (GO STEELERS!) and I’ve been saving them for a good occasion. I also have friends who request the mini ham & cheese sandwiches every single year on kick-off weekend, though we call them butter sandwiches. These cupcakes will be a great addition to the no-diet day, haha. Thanks!
- beantownbaker — September 2nd, 2013 @ 9:44 am
  
  Thanks! Great idea calling those sandwiches butter sandwiches. I’m going to have to adopt that name as well 😉 These cupcakes would be great for NFL kickoff next weekend (even if I don’t agree with your choice in teams to root for…)