This Mimosa Cupcakes recipe is a fun, festive, and surprisingly easy way to capture the bright, bubbly flavors of a mimosa cocktail in a delightful cupcake form
Author:Alyssa
Ingredients
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1 box vanilla cake mix
1 1/4 cups Champagne, divided
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 tsp. orange zest, divided
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
Gold sanding sugar
Orange wedges, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350° and line two cupcake pans with cupcake liners.
Make Cupcake Batter: In a large bowl, mix cake mix with 1 cup champagne, vegetable oil, eggs, and 1 teaspoon orange zest. Bake according to package directions. Let cool completely before frosting.
Make Champagne Frosting: Meanwhile, make champagne frosting: In a large bowl, using a hand mixer beat butter until light and fluffy. Add 3 cups powdered sugar and beat until no lumps remain. Add remaining 1/4 cup champagne, vanilla, remaining teaspoon orange zest, and a pinch of salt and beat until combined. Add remaining 1 cup powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.