Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup peach nectar
- ¼ cup champagne or sparkling wine
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh peaches, diced, plus extra for garnish
For the Peach Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup peach nectar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Creating Peach Bellini Cupcakes is simple when you follow these steps:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Incorporate Flavors: Mix in the peach nectar, champagne, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Peaches: Gently fold in the diced fresh peaches until evenly distributed within the batter.
- Distribute Batter: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, peach nectar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost each with the peach buttercream using a piping bag for decoration.
- Garnish: Top each cupcake with a small piece of fresh peach for an attractive finish.
These steps provide a clear guideline to bake these incredible Peach Bellini Cupcakes, perfect for impressing your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 3g