Description
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Moscato Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of sweet Moscato wine and the classic cupcake, creating a perfect treat for spring and summer celebrations or just a delicious dessert to enjoy any day. These cupcakes showcase a subtle Moscato flavor, enhanced by a luscious Moscato buttercream frosting, promising a unique taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cupcake:
- 1 (15.25 oz) box white cake mix
- 1/3 cup sour cream (plain Greek yogurt works too)
- 1 1/3 cup Moscato wine
- 3 egg whites
- Moscato Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup Moscato + 1 tbsp
- 2 sticks salted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- Optional: 1 drop red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two cupcake pans with liners for 22 cupcakes.
- Beat the cake mix, Greek yogurt, Moscato, and egg whites until smooth.
- Fill liners with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Cool cupcakes before frosting.
- For frosting: Reduce 1 cup Moscato to 2 tbsp. Mix butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and reduced Moscato until fluffy.
Notes
- A small amount of alcohol remains in the frosting; consider alternatives for alcohol-free versions.
- Experiment with different wines like Rose or Pino Grigio for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 86mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 26mg