Champagne Buttercream Frosting
Champagne Buttercream Frosting is a creamy buttercream frosting infused a hint of champagne flavor. A great choice for when you need that “special” dessert.
Sometimes you want something a little sweet and also a little fancy. When that happens we suggest this delicious Champagne Buttercream Frosting. Creamy, homemade buttercream frosting with just a hint of Champagne taste. Don’t save this one for a special occasion, it is good any time!
You will need butter, powdered sugar and your favorite bottle of Champagne to make this yummy buttercream frosting.
I use my food scale to measure 1 pound of Powdered Sugar. (If you don’t have a food scale the equivalent would be 4 cups.) You can sift the powdered sugar if it is really lumpy. I do not always do this. Instead I will mix the powdered sugar on low for 30 seconds to break up any large lumps.
Add 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened butter. I only ever use real butter, but you can use whatever you have on hand. Although I think margarine changes the taste, your buttercream frosting made with margarine will still be better than canned frosting.
Start your mixer (or electric beater) on the lowest setting. I usually put a clean dishtowel around my mixer to keep the sugar from flying out. Keep on low until the butter and sugar are partially incorporated.
Add the champagne. As you can see here start with a little less than 1/4 cup of Champagne. If the frosting is still too dry, add a tiny bit more.
ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS taste your frosting. You are trying to determine if the consistency is wrong, if it needs more champagne.
This Champagne Buttercream Frosting is very creamy and has just a hint of champagne taste.
How much frosting will you need? That always depends on how thick or thin you apply the frosting or how much decorating you do but here are a couple of guidelines. Our recipe should make enough Champagne Buttercream Frosting to cover a 9″ x 13″ sheet cake or a two-layer 8″ cake. If you are making cupcakes, you should be able to frost 24 cupcakes if you apply the frosting with a knife. If you swirl on the frosting with a pastry bag you should be able to frost 15-18 cupcakes depending on the size of the swirl.
That’s all there is to it. You are now ready to frost your yummy baked goods with this super delicious Champagne Buttercream Frosting and wow does it taste great on a cupcake or a Champagne Cake Bite!
Champagne Buttercream Frosting
Champagne Buttercream Frosting is a creamy buttercream frosting infused with a hint of champagne flavor. A great choice for when you need that "special" dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (4 cups) of Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup Butter (We use Salted Sweet Cream Butter)
- Approximately 1/4 cup of Champagne
Instructions
- Add powdered sugar to mixing bowl.
- Add softened sticks of butter
- Beat on low until powdered sugar is incorporated. Then move the mixer up to medium-high speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When completely mixed the frosting may appear dry.
- Add Champagne, a little bit at a time until frosting is the proper consistency.
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Champagne cakes are one of my favorite things. If I’m serving the cake for something in the morning, I make it a “mimosa” by adding zest of one orange and a splash of Cointreau to the frosting. No change to the cake. But the orange really sets off the cake.
This looks so good!! Can you recommend a good pairing cupcake to go with this?!?!
This sounds amazing!!
Do you have a cupcake flavor that you know pairs well with this champagne flavor?!
Absolutely delish! Made for a retirement party. Many of the guests commented that this was the best frosting they’d ever had!
Yay! So glad to hear that everyone liked it!
Can this be made & stored overnight? If so does it need to be refrigerated?
Hi Rachel, yes you can make this beforehand and store it in the refrigerator overnight. Make sure you put it in a airtight container or ziploc bag to store.