I’ve been thinking a lot about my blogging goals for 2017 lately and trying to get organized before the new year starts. One thing that I want to focus on is finding my niche and what makes my blog unique in a saturated sea of lifestyle bloggers. After reflecting on what posts I am most passionate about and thinking back to why I started this blog, I’ve narrowed it down to affordable fashion and baking—so literally “Treats and Trends.” In the past year fashion has been the primary topic, but I want to bring back more recipe posts, too. My favorite part isn’t just making (and eating) delicious desserts, but it’s also the cute cake stands, copper utensils and other stylish items that go along with baking. So instead of being all over the place with beauty, travel, DIY projects, random thoughts, etc. I’m going to hone in on these two categories. I hope you’re as excited about this new vision as I am! If you don’t want to miss a post make sure to sign up for my email list by clicking here!
To kick off this new chapter for Treats and Trends and to celebrate the holiday season, I’m sharing a recipe for pink champagne cupcakes! This was one of the three flavors that Rob and I had at our wedding, so I decided to recreate it for a festive treat. The champagne flavor is definitely there, but not overpowering. I added it to both the cake and the frosting so you get a hint of the bubbly drink in both. As for the cake, it’s very moist because of the sour cream and a little more dense than some of my other recipes. They would make a great New Year’s Eve dessert, especially with these cute cupcake toppers that I found at HomeGoods! The pink and gold is right up my alley, plus the party-themed words are perfect for this time of year. A dusting of gold sprinkles complements them perfectly and adds that extra bit of sparkle that NYE requires! I mean who wouldn’t want to toast 2017 with pink champagne cupcakes? Cheers!
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16 cupcakes
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- 1 2/3 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 cup salted butter
- 3 egg whites
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream (you can use light)
- 1/2 cup pink champagne
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pink champagne
Ingredients
FOR THE CUPCAKES
FOR THE FROSTING
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- Preheat oven to 350F. Line cupcake pan with baking cups and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda and baking powder.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat butter on medium until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, vanilla extract and sour cream and mix until combined (start slow so that it doesn't slosh out of the bowl). Add dry ingredients and mix on medium until fully incorporated. Be careful to not over mix.
- Fill cupcake liners slightly more than halfway with batter. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for a few minutes in the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat the butter and shortening on medium until light and fluffy.
- Add 2 cups of powdered sugar and mix until combined. Then add champagne and mix until smooth.
- Add remaining 2 cups of powdered sugar and mix until you reach the desired consistency. Add more champagne or powdered sugar if needed.
- Use a pastry bag with an open star tip to frost the cupcakes. Sprinkle with gold frosting if desired.
These look delicious! Also – totally feeling you on the niche, I’ve only just started blogging (well I keep starting and then stopping) but already I feel torn about which direction to go in and what my focus should be. Great post!
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Oh my yum! Yep I’ll be making these!
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These sound delicious, I love pink champagne! Cheers ;)
Thanks, Antonia! :) cheers to the weekend!
Great idea! These are super cute. My sister loves champagne cupcakes, so I’m going to try and make a vegan version of these so I can try them too!
Julia // Little Miss Haute Couture
Good idea! Let me know how those turn out!
OMG these are so cute! I wanna try this recipe for my bridesmaids when they come over to help with wedding things
Life is just Rosie
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That would be a perfect occasion!
Very delish
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Thanks, Aly!
This is such a fun post. Sounds like a great recipe and such lovely photos. Excited to see what else you have coming.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Thank you so much, Amy Ann!
Holy deliciousness! I love how this combines two of my favorites – pink champagne and cupcakes. Definitely pinning <3
Green Fashionista
Yay thank you, Kate! Glad you liked the post :)
These are such cute cupcakes, I love the toppers and that gold footed cake stand! So pretty!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Thanks, Carrie! I actually made that cake stand myself! Well, I spray painted the bottom gold and added the pink ribbon :) have a great weekend!
Your blog ideas for 2017 sounds lovely, definitely a proper reflection of the name! Pink champagne cupcakes sounds like the dream and I just have to try them. Perfect to do for the new year?! Xx
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Thank you so much! I’m excited for the upcoming year :)
Im always wishing I had more time to bake. When I started my blog it was almost entirely food and it makes me sad that I have gotten away from that more.
xx
Kali
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You definitely have some great recipes!! I love all of your travel posts, though! So fun to keep up with your adventures :)
Love your brand! I’m excited to see more “treats” posts! XO –
Anna | http://www.parkavenueblogger.com
Thank you so much, Anna!!
My sister just got engaged, and these would be perfect for her engagement party!!
Shauna
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They would be so fun! Congrats to her!!
These are so cute! And they look delicious :)
Xx
Molly
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Thanks, Molly! Happy Friday :)
These cupcakes are so pretty and sound delicious! I’m pinning so I can make them for our next get together!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Yay, thank you Jill!!
These look too pretty to eat!! Definitely making these for an upcoming dinner party — thanks for the inspo!
xo, Jennifer
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Yay thank you, Jennifer! Hope you like them :)
These look so good and easy to make! Already pinned this!
xx,
Amanda
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Yay thank you so much, Amanda! :)
OMG! These cupcakes LOOK AMAZING! SO yummy! I will definitely pin this recipe, love!
xoxo, Vanessa
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Yay thanks so much, Vanessa! I appreciate it :)
These sound (and look, seriously) amazing! Thanks for sharing, I’ll have to try them out. Congrats on working out the new vision for your blog, too. I’m excited to see what’s to come!
Kathryn • simplykk.com
Thanks, Kathryn! I really appreciate you reading and commenting on my blog :) have a great night!
what a really cool pics!!!
looks delicious!
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Thank you!
Pink champagne cupcakes sound like the best combination ever! I may have to make some in time for my birthday! x
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They would be the perfect birthday treat! Thanks for stopping by, Holly :)
I love your blog because it combines 2 of my favorite things – food and fashion!
Great post, these cupcakes are perfect for a New Year’s Eve party!
xx http://www.themadameblue.blogspot.com
Thank you!! I’m so glad you like the combination!
These cupcakes are so beautiful! Love your photos :)
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Thank you so much, Katherine! Hope you have a great Monday :)
These are the cutest cupcakes ever, I love the mini shoot you made with them. Have a nice week gorgeous!
Camila,
My Vogue Style | http://www.myvoguestyle.com
Thank you so much, Camila! Hope you have a great week, too!
Congratulation on figuring out the direction of your blog! I love this post and look forward to many more great fashion and baking post.
http://www.racheldinh.com
Thank you, Rachel! So glad you like the idea :)
Congrats on finding the focus that you’ve been wanting to and more than anything those cupcakes look incredible!! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Thank you, Biana!
That’s awesome that you’ve redirected your focus to your original concept, girl! That said, these cupcakes look and sound absolutely delicious, perfect for the holiday season! Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you have a great week ahead!
XO,
Jalisa
http://www.thestylecontour.com
Thank you, Jalisa! Hope you have a great week, too!
Oh my goodness. These look AMAZING. And your pictures are stunning! New dedicated reader right here :)
Katie | WillowAndWhiteBlog.com
Thank you so so much, Katie! I really appreciate it :)
These cupcakes look so amazing!! Also, can we just take a moment to appreciate how gorgeous your photographs are??!?
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Aw thank you!! I’ve been trying to work on that, so I really appreciate it :)
These look adorable and so yummy! Cupcakes are my weakness!!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Thank you, Whitney! Mine too :)