Go Back
–+ servings
Detailed view of the velvety peach-tinted buttercream swirl on a golden-tan champagne sponge cupcake. (Peach Bellini Cupcakes)
FL Recipes

Peach Bellini Cupcakes with Champagne Sponge and Sparkling Frosting

Elegant Peach Bellini Cupcakes featuring a champagne-infused sponge and velvety peach buttercream. Garnish with fresh peach wedges and sparkling sugar for a sophisticated, boozy brunch dessert that looks professionally crafted.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe WhatsApp
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Brunch, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sponge Base
  • 2.5 cups (312g) cake flour sifted
  • 1.5 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup (120ml) reduced champagne from 1 cup starting volume
  • 4 units large egg whites room temperature
Frosting & Decoration
  • 1.5 cups (339g) unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups (500g) powdered sugar sifted
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) peach nectar or peach schnapps
  • 1 unit fresh peach sliced into 12 thin crescents
  • 2 tbsp (25g) coarse sparkling sugar translucent crystals

Equipment

  • 1 Standard Cupcake Tin Lined with 12 white pleated liners
  • 1 Piping bag with 1M Tip For the precise buttercream swirl

Method
 

Prepare the Sponge
  1. Simmer champagne in a saucepan until reduced by half. Cool completely.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add egg whites one at a time.
  3. Fold in flour and reduced champagne. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18-20 minutes until golden-tan.
Frost and Garnish
  1. Beat butter, sugar, and peach nectar with a drop of orange tint until velvety.
  2. Use an open star tip to pipe a tall, precise swirl on each cooled cupcake.
  3. Tuck a peach wedge into the frosting and sprinkle generously with sparkling sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalProtein: 3gFat: 22gFiber: 1g

Notes

Ensure the champagne is fully cooled before adding to the batter to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
Use gel food coloring for the frosting to avoid changing the velvety consistency.
Keyword Champagne Cupcakes,Peach Bellini Cupcakes,Peach Buttercream

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!
Pin Recipe