These Zonin Prosecco Fluffy White Cupcakes have been a long time favourite of mine.
It’s something that resulted from experimenting while baking cupcakes.
I have seen recipes in the past for champagne cakes, and yes, they were nice. But I find champagne very drying. Yet, the sweetness in the Zonin Prosecco makes these cupcakes just amazing.
Years ago, I was invited to go to Italy courtesy of the beautiful Zonin Family, owners of the very best wineries in Italy.
How do I know? I tried the wines – and they were truly beautiful! My favourite being – you guessed it right! – the Zonin Prosecco. It is a delicious sweet bubbly wine. I urge you to try it. Sweet, but not too sweet. Light, refreshing and the perfect drink for the hot weather in Australia.
All the more interesting when added to cupcakes! Cupcakes with an Italian wine in it? You betcha!
It makes the cupcakes fluffly, gives them a nice lightness, a nice sweetness, and makes for a cupcake that is decadent and delicious – perfect for a dinner party!
Get yourself a bottle of Zonin Prosecco and get baking!
Method
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch round cake pan.
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In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until very light and fluffy. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together, and then blend into creamed mixture alternately with champagne.
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In a large clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into batter to lighten it, then fold in remaining egg whites. Pour into prepared pan.
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Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
