The Itsy-Bitsy Kitchen

recipes to feed your sweet tooth

  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • Recipe Index
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
You are here: Home / Cakes and Cupcakes / Champagne Cupcakes with Strawberry-Orange Buttercream

Champagne Cupcakes with Strawberry-Orange Buttercream

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Champagne cupcakes with strawberry-orange buttercream, AKA strawberry mimosa cupcakes, are a delicious twist on your favorite brunch cocktail! Using a box cake mix for ease, these cupcakes are a cocktail lover’s dream!

overhead shot of unfrosted Champagne cupcakes (strawberry mimosa cupcakes) sitting on a wire rack

Pinterest image for champagne cupcakes with strawberry-orange buttercream (strawberry mimosa cupcakes) with text overlay

In my family, holidays mean two things: we will eat our weight in clam dip (or clam-less dip if you’re my sisters) and we will copious numbers of mimosas.

Sort of—alcohol is a migraine trigger for me so I limit myself to one, which constitutes “copious” in my drinking life. Whomp whomp.

Since I’m always kind of left out of the fun of drinking, I wanted to create something with the flavors of my beloved strawberry mimosa—champagne, orange, and strawberry—that I could enjoy on holidays.

And what’s more enjoyable than a delicious and adorable cupcake? Seriously. I can’t think of anything, with the possible exception of watching Cookie do an accidental backflip while we’re playing fetch. (She’s my little athlete!)

strawberry orange frosting for champagne cupcakes (strawberry mimosa cupcakes) in the mixer

(If you don’t want to eat that frosting with a spoon then I don’t even know you anymore. SO GOOD!)

The cupcake base is made with a white cake mix for ease and flavored with champagne and orange zest. Then those champagne cupcakes are topped with the most luscious strawberry-orange frosting ever. EVER.

I cannot emphasize enough just how much the frosting has captured my heart. Someday I’ll learn the fine art of self-control. But not when these cupcakes are around!

Because adding strawberry puree to frosting would most likely result in soup, you need to cook some of the liquid out of the puree. I find that adding lemon juice after the puree is cooked makes the strawberries taste more strawberry-like, so don’t skip that ingredient!

I’m thinking these cupcakes would make a great addition to your Mother’s Day festivities. They’d also be great for Sunday brunch. Or for Tuesday dinner?

Because strawberry mimosa cupcakes are bound to become your new favorite thing. They’re irresistible in the most delightful way!

More cupcake recipes! (In case you’re hungry)
Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes
Lemon Curd Cupcakes
Gluten-Free Coconut Cupcakes

champagne cupcake with strawberry-orange buttercream (strawberry mimosa cupcakes) sitting on a plate with a sliced strawberry next to it and more cupcakes in the background

champagne cupcake with strawberry-orange buttercream (strawberry mimosa cupcakes) sitting on a plate with a sliced strawberry next to it and more cupcakes in the background
Print
Champagne Cupcakes with Strawberry-Orange Buttercream
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 
Champagne cupcakes with strawberry-orange buttercream (AKA strawberry mimosa cupcakes) are a dessert twist on the classic brunch cocktail!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 14
Author: Kelsie
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
  • 1 15- to 18-ounce box white cake mix*
  • 1 cup champagne at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large egg whites + 1 whole egg
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
Buttercream:
  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 1/2 to 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • red food coloring if desired
Instructions
Cupcakes:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 18 muffin cups with cupcake liners and set pans aside.
  2. Combine all cake ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer set to medium speed for 2 minutes. Divide batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups and bake 18 to 24 minutes, until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting.
Buttercream:
  1. Puree the berries in a blender or food processor. Pour into a small saucepan. Add the lemon juice and set the pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Turn heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until puree reduces by about half (8 to 10 minutes). You'll have about 1/3 cup of puree. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  2. Once puree is cool, place the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat butter until very smooth, then add 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, orange juice, orange zest, and salt and mix to combine. Beat in the puree until combined, then add food coloring, if using. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl, then turn mixer to high and beat 3 to 4 minutes, until very fluffy. Add additional powdered sugar if frosting is too thin and additional milk if frosting is too thick. Frost and decorate cupcakes as desired.

Related

Comments

  1. Teesh Osita says

    May 5, 2018 at 11:51 pm

    I love mimosas (and champagne in general), and this sounds heavenly. I would totally snack on the frosting alone!

    Reply
    • Kelsie says

      May 7, 2018 at 2:54 pm

      Thank you, Teesh!

      Reply
  2. lynne hoareau says

    April 23, 2018 at 2:43 am

    I love love love anything ‘cupcake’ and these sound Amaaazzzzzing !!!! I have 30th party celebration for a family member which I will be attending, I think a batch of these will go down beautifully 🙂 Hugs to the little athletic Cookie monster 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelsie says

      April 23, 2018 at 9:54 am

      Thank you, Lynne!

      Reply
  3. Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says

    April 22, 2018 at 4:27 am

    I could eat that frosting by spoonfuls! So good :*Cupcakes with champagne! Crazy good! I love everything about these cupcakes!!

    Reply
    • Kelsie says

      April 23, 2018 at 9:54 am

      Thank you, Deepika!

      Reply
  4. grace says

    April 21, 2018 at 7:35 am

    pretty in pink! i hate champagne to drink, but this use for it is definitely okay by me. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelsie says

      April 21, 2018 at 9:01 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Miriam @londonkitchendiaries says

    April 19, 2018 at 12:49 am

    Cupcakes are amazing – they are so pretty and small which is the perfect excuse to have more than one 🙂 Love the look of your strawberry orange buttercream ♡

    Reply
    • Kelsie says

      April 19, 2018 at 6:17 am

      Thank you, Miriam!

      Reply
  6. Marissa (@pinchandswirl) says

    April 18, 2018 at 3:04 pm

    Cracking up about your ‘copious’ drinking… 😉 And completely swooning over these! The cupcakes look so light and airy and the strawberry buttercream fluffy and perfect!

    Reply
    • Kelsie says

      April 19, 2018 at 6:17 am

      Thank you, Marissa!

      Reply
  7. kitchenriffs says

    April 18, 2018 at 8:23 am

    Heck, I’d make these for tomorrow’s breakfast! 🙂 These are gorgeous. And such a creative recipe! Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Kelsie says

      April 18, 2018 at 1:11 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    April 18, 2018 at 8:16 am

    When I saw these beauties on the ‘gram it was love at first sight!!! These are not just gorgeous though, they are also brilliant!!!! I mean, a mimosa in cupcake form!?! What’s not to love??? I’ll take a dozen! Pinned! Cheers!

    Reply
    • Kelsie says

      April 18, 2018 at 1:11 pm

      Thank you, Chey! I’ll send a dozen your way!

      Reply
« Older Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

About

photo of Kelsie Roehl     Hey there! I’m Kelsie and this is where I share my buttery, sugary, and all-around delicious recipes. I LOVE to bake and I want you to love baking too, so all of my recipes are totally do-able for the home baker.  If you need a little dessert in your life, consider this your one-stop shop for anything sweet! Need a little more info? Here you go!

Social

Follow me on:

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Never miss a recipe!

Recent Posts

  • Twix Cookies
  • Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge
  • Blackberry Cake Mix Cobbler
  • Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake
  • Milky Way Fudge

Amazon Associates Disclosure

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Copyright © 2023 · Daily Dish Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

 

Loading Comments...