Friday, July 13, 2012

Raspberry Cupcakes with Champagne Buttercream

At the request of a good friend, I decided to bake cupcakes on a 95 degree day.  The power actually went out right after I pulled them out of the oven.  My husband teased me by saying that the whole reason the transformer blew down the street was my non-compliance with reducing energy use.  Oh well, I packed up the supplies and headed to my mom's because you can't let good cupcakes go to waste :-).

The actual cake was super moist and just amazing.  The fresh raspberries are an absolute must and really add such a great flavor to the cake.

For the frosting, who doesn't love a little alcohol in their desserts?  The champagne gives the butter cream such a great flavor that will leave people wondering what's different about that butter cream?  The only issue I had with the frosting was that it slid off my cupcakes on the ride home.  I suggest adding a little extra confectioners sugar or letting them set up in the refrigerator.  For a garnish, I topped them with a fresh raspberry (very simple), you could always use a fondant flower or an edible flower. 

These Cupcake War winners are well worth it and super easy.
And what to do with the leftover champagne...Mimosas of course! 

Raspberry Cupcake and Champagne Buttercream Recipe



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About Little Murph

Liverpool, NY, United States
My love for cooking started when I could barely reach the countertops. My mom would get out all of the baking supplies and let me create. Needless to say, my cooking techniques have become a bit more sophisticated. I believe that I can recreate anything I see in a restaraunt or cookbook. For this reason, my husband has said that I have "ruined eating out for him". I also believe that anyone can cook a delicious meal at home, gourmet kitchen or not. I'm a working woman but I find that after a long day at work, my kitchen is my sanctuary and I'm never too tired to cook up something new. I get bored very easily so trying new things is always a must! I think that cooking has become such an important part of my life because I love making others happy and I'm able to do that through my food. Thank you to all of my family and friends for all of your love and support, especially my husband Shawn, you are the reasons why I cook!