Peach Bellini Cupcakes Sparkling (Print Version)

Soft cupcakes with peach and sparkling wine, topped for a festive, fruity dessert experience.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/4 cup peach purée or finely diced peach
09 - 1/4 cup sparkling wine or peach juice

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - Use an electric mixer to cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the egg, then add vanilla extract, peach purée, and sparkling wine or peach juice, mixing until well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the batter until a smooth mixture forms.
05 - Evenly divide the batter among prepared cupcake liners. Bake for 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
06 - Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before garnishing or serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Made with real peach for authentic flavor
  • Uses basic baking staples you likely have on hand
  • Ready in just about 40 minutes including prep and baking
  • Festive enough for a party but simple enough for weekday baking
02 -
  • These cupcakes pair naturally with fresh summer fruits
  • A single batch serves twelve making them perfect for parties
  • They are easy to adapt for both kids and adults
  • The sparkle from the wine always gets a smile at celebrations and ripe summer peaches are my favorite secret weapon.
03 -
  • Resist overmixing your batter a few streaks are fine and will disappear as they bake
  • Check your cupcakes a minute or two early to avoid overbaking—moistness is the goal
  • Try sifting your flour for an even softer bite
  • A little extra peach purée can intensify fruit flavor but will slightly increase baking time