I don’t know why we don’t use fresh flowers more in cooking. The effect is so stunning – as though a flock of butterflies descended on your table. Couple that with a light and bubbly lemon cake and you have a recipe for celebration. Be it for spring, Mother’s Day, graduation, or even a wedding, this is a truly special and versatile cupcake that you’ll be glad to have in your repertoire.
Blooming Champagne Cupcakes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 20 cupcakes 1x
Description
These Blooming Champagne Cupcakes feature a light and bubbly lemon cake topped with stunning edible flowers, perfect for any celebration from Mother’s Day to weddings.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 250g (1 cup) caster sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 250 ml (1 cup) vegetable oil
- 250 ml (1 cup) sparkling wine (minus 1 sip - to test quality of course)
- 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Edible flowers, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170C/340F/Gas Mark 3.5. Line your cupcake tray with paper cases.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, caster sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest together until the mixture is frothy.
- Add the vegetable oil and sparkling wine to the egg mixture and beat gently for about 30 seconds until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fill each cupcake case about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, decorate the cupcakes with edible flowers for a stunning presentation.
Notes
Be sure to use only edible flowers that are safe for consumption. Organically-grown flowers from your own garden or a reputable source are recommended. These cupcakes are perfect for celebrations and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20
These are absolutely gorgeous. What an elegant flavor. Perfect for Mother’s Day!