Moscato Cupcakes: Ring in the New Year!

Moscato Cupcakes

This article was written with the assitance of AI.

Looking for the perfect dessert to ring in the New Year? Then look no further than these Moscato Cupcakes! These delectable treats combine the sweet flavors of Moscato wine with a moist and fluffy cupcake, a delightful way to celebrate the arrival of the new year. Whether you're hosting a party or treating yourself after a long year, these Moscato cupcakes are sure to impress with their decadent taste. Topped with a light and fluffy Moscato buttercream frosting, these cupcakes are an irresistible treat that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. So go ahead, treat yourself, family and friends and ring in the new year.

Ingredients:

Cupcakes:

· 2 1/2 cups AP Flour.

· 2 cups sugar.

· 2 1/4 tsp baking powder.

· 1 tsp salt.

· 1 tsp vanilla.

· 1 1/4 cup Moscato Wine.

· 4 eggs.

· 1 cup softened butter.

Icing:

· 1 cup butter.

· 1 tsp vanilla.

· 4 cups sifted powdered sugar.

· Moscato syrup. 1:1 Ratio of wine and sugar and brought to a boil and let cool.

· Add 8 tbsp of Moscato syrup add a little at a time until the icing is fluffy.

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and make the Moscato syrup recipe above. Set the syrup to the side to cool.

2. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.

3. In a mixing bowl cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla.

4. Add eggs one at a time and beat until light and fluffy.

5. Mix on low and add the flour mixture alternating with the wine and ending with the wine.

6. Bake in cupcake pan with liners for 18 to 20 minutes.

7. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes and then on a rack completely.

8. While cupcakes are cooling make the icing.

9. Cream the butter and vanilla until light yellow and creamy.

10. Add the powder sugar one cup at a time until it is mixed well and add the Moscato syrup one tbsp. at a time and whip until light and fluffy.

Ice the tops with a spatula or a decorator bag and add festive sprinkles.

Happy New Years and Enjoy!!!

Moscato CupcakesPhoto byJustina Price