These Grapefruit Champagne Mimosa Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of champagne and grapefruit in a moist and fluffy cupcake. Topped with a champagne frosting, they are perfect for celebrations or brunch-inspired gatherings.
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. 1 1/2 tsp baking powder. 1/4 tsp salt. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 cup granulated sugar. 2 large eggs. 1/2 cup champagne. 1/4 cup grapefruit juice. 1/4 cup sour cream. 1 tsp grapefruit zest. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. For the Champagne Frosting:. 1 cup unsalted butter, softened. 4 cups powdered sugar. 1/4 cup champagne. 1 tsp grapefruit zest. Grapefruit slices and zest for garnish.
Instructions: Start by heating the oven to 350F 175C. You can line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl with a whisk. Put away. Spread the softened butter and sugar out in a different bowl. Mix them together until they are light and fluffy. One at a time, add the eggs and beat well after each one. The champagne, grapefruit juice, sour cream, grapefruit zest, and vanilla extract should all be mixed together well. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix them in until they are just combined. Fill each cupcake liner about two thirds of the way to the top with batter. In a hot oven, bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean. After the cupcakes have cooled in the pan for a few minutes, move them to a wire rack to cool all the way down. In a different bowl, beat the softened butter until it is smooth and creamy. One cup at a time, add the powdered sugar and beat well after each addition. It will be smooth and fluffy after you add the champagne and grapefruit zest. After the cupcakes have cooled all the way down, you can pipe or spread the champagne frosting on them. Add a slice of grapefruit and some grapefruit zest to the top of each cupcake. Get your Grapefruit Champagne Mimosa Cupcakes ready to serve and enjoy!