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Easy Mimosa Cupcakes
Orange-infused champagne cupcakes soaked in champagne syrup and topped with an orange cream frosting.
👥 16 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 24 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 14 min👤 Julianne Dell📖 beyondfrosting
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- saucepan
- wooden spoon
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the Cupcakes:
2
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with 16 cupcake liners.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients: cake mix, egg whites, champagne, oil, orange juice, vanilla extract and orange zest.
large egg whites3champagne2 tablespoons¼ cup champagneorange juice1 tablespoonlarge orange, zested1vanilla extract1 teaspoon
4
Beat all of the ingredients until they are well blended. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full, dividing the batter evenly.
5
Bake at 350°F for ⏱️ 14-16 minutes. Test the cupcakes for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cupcake. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cupcake is done. Allow the cupcakes to cool.
6
For the Glaze:
7
Melt the butter over medium heat in a saucepan.
8
Stir in water and sugar, bring to a boil and boil for ⏱️ 5 minutes on medium-high while stirring constantly. Mixture will become bubbly and thick.
Water2 tablespoons
9
Remove from heat and stir in champagne, continue to mix till smooth.
champagne2 tablespoons¼ cup champagne
10
Start by poking holes in the top of the cupcakes with a toothpick.
11
Then dip the top of each cupcake in the glaze.
12
Next, use a wooden spoon or small dowel and poke a medium-sized hole in the middle of the cupcake.
13
Use a small spoon or teaspoon to pour some of the glaze into the middle of the cupcake, until the glaze is gone.
14
For the Frosting:
15
Allow the butter and cream cheese to soften to room temperature.
cream cheese, at room temperature4 ounces
16
First beat the butter for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes until it’s lightened in color.
17
Then add the cream cheese and beat it together with the butter until the two are well blended.
cream cheese, at room temperature4 ounces
18
Add the first two cups of powdered sugar and beat at a low speed until it starts to incorporate. Then add the remaining powdered sugar. The frosting will start to thicken.
powdered sugar4 cups
19
Zest the orange into the frosting and then add the champagne. Slowly beat the champagne into the frosting until it is incorporated.
orange juice1 tablespoonlarge orange, zested1champagne2 tablespoons¼ cup champagne
20
Finally, and the orange juice (squeezed from the orange) and continue beating the frosting for another ⏱️ 2 minutes or so until it’s light and fluffy.
orange juice1 tablespoonlarge orange, zested1
21
Pipe the frosting on the cupcakes using an open round tip. Slice the strawberries in half and place on the frosting. The cupcakes must be refrigerated once they are frosted.
Nutrition Facts
calories
466 calories
fat Content
23.7 g
serving Size
1 cupcake
fiber Content
0.2 g
sugar Content
37.1 g
sodium Content
105.6 mg
protein Content
2.2 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
45.3 mg
carbohydrate Content
60.2 g
saturated Fat Content
14.4 g
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