Pretty in Pink Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes

Recipe courtesy Jenny Harrison and Mariel Williams, Cupcake Wars, 2010

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Total Time:
40 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Yield:
18 to 19 cupcakes
Level:
Intermediate
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Ingredients

Cupcakes:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup extra-dry champagne
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Strawberry Whipped Cream Frosting:

Directions

For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 muffin pans with 18 to 19 cupcake liners.

Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.

Place the strawberries in a food processor and process until pureed. Measure out 1/2 cup of the puree, and reserve the extra for the frosting.

In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, mix the strawberry puree, eggs, Champagne, butter, and vegetable oil on medium speed until incorporated, about 2 minutes. Turn the mixer to medium-low speed, and add the dry ingredients a little bit at a time, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl if necessary. Mix until just combined.

Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 of the way full, and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 minutes. Cool the cupcakes completely.

For the frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, whip the heavy whipping cream on high speed until soft peaks form, about 4 minutes. (While whipping the cream, place a washcloth over the mixer to prevent splatters on countertop.)

While the cream is whipping, melt the marshmallows in a heat-proof bowl in the microwave on high for 15 seconds. Stir with a rubber spatula, and plop the melted marshmallows into the whipping cream once the soft peaks are reached. Continue to whip until stiff peaks are formed. Turn the speed to medium and add the sugar and 1/4 cup reserved strawberry puree. Whip until all the ingredients are incorporated, about 30 seconds.

To assemble: With a pastry brush, brush the tops of the cooled cupcakes with the Champagne Simple Syrup. Place the frosting in a piping bag with a tip of your choice, and pipe a large dollop or multiple swirls on the tops of the cupcakes.

This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

Champagne Simple Syrup:

  • 1/2 cup extra dry champagne
  • 1/2 cup sugar

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stir the Champagne and sugar together with a wooden spoon until the sugar has completely dissolved. Reduce the heat to medium, and continue to cook until the mixture has reduced to about half and can line the back of the spoon, about 5 minutes.

Allow to cool slightly.

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  • on March 12, 2013

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    These were soooo yummy! TY We are going to share with our Readers & Fans! Again TY
    Victoria
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  • on June 20, 2012

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    I was afraid to make these after reading some of the reviews, but I'm glad I tried them. The cake has a mild flavor (not terribly sweet and fruity and a beautiful texture, and the frosting is amazing. I didn't experience any of the problems others noted. The only mild deviations I made were baking at 325 because I used dark non-stick pans and I used dry instead of extra-dry champagne. I garnished the tops with a half a strawberry. Next time (and there will definitely be a next time I will halve the frosting recipe, however, since it made twice what I needed to generously pipe onto the cupcake.

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  • on May 13, 2012

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    The first batch I made I was not satisfied. The second batch I changed up the recipe a little. With the melted butter and vegetable oil in the recipe if you bake them 20 minutes they become to dark on the bottoms. They are also difficult to peel off cupcake liner. Did not use simple syrup the second time. Instead I just brushed the champagne over the tops(they received a good soaking. The melted marshmallows in the frosting not a good idea. Second batch I had to omit it all together.Please to say the second time I was pleased. The batter is thin and when baked they are dense. I"m sure I can get these cupcakes to a better quality.

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