Description
Peach Bellini Cupcakes are a fun and elegant dessert inspired by the classic Italian cocktail. These fluffy peach cupcakes are filled with fresh peach flavor, topped with a creamy champagne buttercream, and perfect for brunches, celebrations, bridal showers, summer parties, and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Peach Cupcakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup peach puree
- 1/4 cup peach nectar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp lemon zest
For the Bellini Buttercream
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp champagne or sparkling wine
- 2 tbsp peach puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Garnish
- Fresh peach slices
- Mint leaves
- White sparkling sugar
- Extra peach puree drizzle
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Create the batter: Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract, peach puree, peach nectar, milk, and lemon zest.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake: Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Make the buttercream: Beat butter until creamy. Slowly add powdered sugar, then mix in champagne, peach puree, vanilla, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
- Decorate: Pipe buttercream onto cooled cupcakes and garnish with peach slices, mint, or sparkling sugar before serving.
Notes
For the strongest peach flavor, use ripe fresh peaches or high-quality peach puree. The alcohol flavor is mild but can be replaced with sparkling peach juice for a non-alcoholic version. Store cupcakes covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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