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A single gourmet Peach Bellini cupcake with a high peach frosting swirl and vertical fruit slice on a neutral background. (Peach Bellini Cupcakes)

Peach Bellini Cupcakes: The Ultimate Champagne & Peach Dessert

Light golden champagne cupcakes topped with a high swirl of silky peach buttercream frosting, a fresh peach slice, and sparkling sugar. The perfect elegant dessert for summer brunches and celebrations.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Cupcakes, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups (188g) All-Purpose Flour Sifted
  • 1 cup (200g) Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup (120ml) Champagne or Prosecco Room temperature
  • 0.5 cup (113g) Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 3 large Egg Whites Room temperature
  • 1.5 tsp Baking Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
Frosting & Toppings
  • 4 cups (500g) Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 3 tbsp Peach Puree Reduced for intense flavor
  • 12 slices Fresh Peach Thin vertical slices
  • 2 tbsp Coarse Sparkling Sugar Clear crystals

Equipment

  • 1 Standard Muffin Tin 12-count
  • 1 Piping Bag with Round Tip For the high frosting swirl

Method
 

Baking the Cupcakes
  1. Cream the butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy. Add egg whites and vanilla, beating until combined.
  2. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and champagne to the butter mixture. Do not overmix.
  3. Fill white paper liners and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18-22 minutes until golden.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. Beat butter and powdered sugar with peach puree until a smooth, peach-toned buttercream forms.
  2. Pipe a high, smooth swirl onto cooled cupcakes using a large round tip.
  3. Place a fresh peach slice vertically into the frosting and sprinkle with coarse sparkling sugar.

Notes

Use a dry (Brut) champagne to avoid an overly sweet cupcake.
Ensure the peach puree is thick so the frosting maintains its structural integrity.