Spelt New Year’s Eve Champagne Cupcakes

Celebrate with a Sparkle

Ring in the new year with these elegant Spelt Champagne Cupcakes — light, fluffy, and full of sparkle. The spelt flour gives them a soft, nutty base while champagne adds a hint of sophistication and gentle sweetness. They’re festive, moist, and perfect for parties or midnight toasts.

Unlike heavy desserts, these cupcakes feel light yet indulgent. The subtle champagne flavour pairs beautifully with creamy buttercream frosting, making them an ideal centrepiece for New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Elegant, festive, and easy to make
• Light texture with a hint of champagne
• Made with wholesome spelt flour
• Perfect for parties, gifts, or special occasions

Each bite is soft, sweet, and sparkling — the ultimate treat to welcome the new year.

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Celebration

Spelt New Year’s Eve Champagne Cupcakes

Author: Valentina Cuisine: British Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: C celebration cake C champagne cupcakes F festive baking N new year dessert S spelt cupcakes

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 18 mins Rest Time 10 mins Total Time 48 mins

Servings: 12 Estimated Cost: £ 8 Calories: 285

Best Season: Winter

Dietary:

V Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Servings

For the cupcakes:

• 200 g spelt flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 100 g sugar
• 100 g butter (softened)
• 2 eggs
• 120 ml champagne or sparkling wine
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the buttercream frosting:

• 150 g butter (softened)
• 250 g icing sugar
• 2 tbsp champagne
• edible gold dust or sprinkles for decoration (Optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven.

1. Heat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake cases.

Mix dry ingredients.

1. In a bowl, whisk spelt flour, baking powder, and salt.

Cream butter and sugar.

1. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

Combine wet and dry.

1. Alternate adding dry mix and champagne to the butter mixture until smooth.

Bake.

1. Spoon batter into cupcake cases. Bake 16–18 minutes or until golden and springy to touch. Cool on a wire rack.

Make frosting.

1. Beat butter and icing sugar until fluffy. Add champagne and beat again until creamy.

Decorate.

1. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Add gold dust or sprinkles for a festive touch.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 285kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 8g40%

Cholesterol 60mg20%

Sodium 120mg5%

Potassium 140mg4%

Total Carbohydrate 36g12%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%

Sugars 22g

Protein 5g10%

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Additional Notes

• Use prosecco or sparkling cider for an alcohol-free version.
• Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• For extra sparkle, brush cupcakes lightly with champagne before frosting.

Keywords: spelt cupcakes, champagne cupcakes, new year dessert, festive baking, celebration cake