Description

Celebrate in sparkling style with these Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes topped with silky Rosé Buttercream and a touch of edible gold. Infused with bubbly and fresh strawberries, they’re the ultimate Aries-season treat—bold, elegant, and worthy of a zodiac queen. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or any moment needing a bit of luxe magic.

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup champagne or sparkling rosé
1/4 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup whole milk

For the Rosé Champagne Buttercream:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tbsp champagne or sparkling rosé
1-2 tbsp strawberry puree (strained)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: pink food coloring

To Garnish:

Fresh halved strawberries
Edible glitter or gold leaf
Champagne shimmer spray (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with gold foil liners for an extra festive touch.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well between additions. Stir in vanilla.
In a small bowl, combine champagne, milk, and diced strawberries.
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the champagne mixture. Begin and end with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.

For the Frosting:
8. Beat butter until pale and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in champagne, vanilla, and strawberry puree. Add food coloring if desired. Adjust texture with more champagne or powdered sugar as needed.
9. Pipe onto cupcakes in elegant swirls using a star or round tip.

To Finish:
10. Garnish with halved strawberries, a flick of edible glitter or gold leaf, and a light mist of shimmer spray for that glam zodiac look.

Notes

Use rosé champagne for a deeper pink hue in both the cupcake and frosting.
For extra sparkle, chill the cupcakes before misting with shimmer spray.
Strawberry puree should be strained to keep the frosting smooth and pipeable.