I know it's technically not New Year's anymore but it is still January so we baked these New Year's Mimosa Cupcakes in preparation for my mum & sisters' visit this weekend! I used ginger ale instead of champagne along with orange juice which makes a very moist, yummy cupcake! This is one of Jonathan's favourite recipes - the orange juice & zest give them lots of tangy flavour. The grown up version featuring champagne would be perfect for a New Year's Eve party (ahem, bit late on that one I know...sorry!) or just as a festive treat to celebrate at home. To find out how we baked these cupcakes, check out the recipe below:
Ingredients:
(Cupcakes)
2 and 3/4 cups plain flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter
1 and 2/3 cups sugar
5 egg whites
2 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup champagne or ginger ale
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
(Frosting)
6 cups icing sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
3 tablespoons champagne or ginger ale
2-3 tablespoons orange juice
(Garnish)
I used white sparkly sugar stars
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit. In a medium bowl, mix all the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt).
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter with electric mix or stand mixer until soft. Gradually add the sugar about 1/3 cup at a time, beating after each addition. Beat for another 2 minutes. Add the egg whites, one at a time beating after each addition. Beat in vanilla. On a low speed, alternately beat in the flour mixture about 1/3 of the mixture at a time, with the champagne/ginger ale and orange juice, about 1/2 at a time. Stir in the grated peel.
3. Divide the batter evenly among pre-prepared muffin cups. Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes. Leave to stand for one minute before transferring to a cooling wire rack.
4. Prepare the frosting by beating everything together with an electric mixer. If frosting is too stiff, add in additional orange juice 1 teaspoon at a time.
5. Frost the cupcakes using a decorating tool or bag fitted with #5 star tip. Garnish with edible stars/glitter and store in an airtight container/cupcake box.
Bakes 24-28 depending on how big you like them! Let me know if you make these...they really are super yummy! Happy Baking!
Love your new layout Anna, these cupcakes look delicious I can't wait to recreate when my new kitchen is finished x
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these look delicious! I will definitely have to try these out soon! xx
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Those look so delicious Anna.
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these cupcakes look so yummy! Gorgeous photos xx
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They look so tasty! I am definitely baking them this week! I don't think that mine will look that perfect because I don't have this easthetic skill. Have a nice evening:)
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This sounds absolutely yummy! Xx
ReplyDeleteI watched Johnathan taste test these on the vlog and it made my mouth water haha! I can just imagine how good these are.
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Yummy! Wish I wasn't cutting out starches this looks delicious!
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Oh these cupcakes look so delicous :)
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The look really nice and I have seen the vlog where you made them. Jonathan was really impressed and I think I'll try them out.
ReplyDeletebtw I really like your new layout. It's perfect.
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Those cupcakes look pretty delicious. The photos are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLook how Emilia is helping. Uber cute!
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looks super yummy!
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Eduardo devouring the cupcake is just too cute :)
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ReplyDeleteAnna your blog is amazing. Thank you for making my day a million times better. Thank you so much. Grá ó Gaillimh
ReplyDeleteThese look so yummy, Anna! Thanks for posting the recipe :)
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Hi Anna, those cupcakes look so delicious, especially the frosting on top! How do you get the frosting so perfect? I love baking too and have my own recipes for white vanilla sheet cake and buttercream frosting. You're making me in the mood to bake it! Have a great Sunday :)
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I will be making these ! Don't know when.. but I will. Sounds really yummy!:) Thanks <3
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ReplyDeleteAnna, where is your top from in these photos! It looks lovely on you! X
ReplyDeleteI truly enjoy your blog posts! The recipes are yummy! And the posts about you and your family make me smile! God bless! <3😊
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ReplyDeleteYummy, it look amazing. I love cupcakes ;)
ReplyDeleteEduardos face is sooo cute
Love love love this post Anna, the pictures make it all the more special:) totally loving every post on your blog so far this year, as well as the daily vlogs with your family! Lots of love :) x
ReplyDeleteThey look really yummy!
ReplyDeleteLoved Jonathans reaction and using orange juice and zest, sounds great. One of my favorite flavors!!!!
ReplyDeletethey look sooo good! i think i'll try those :)
ReplyDeleteYummy. xox
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just made these! so delicious :) thanks for the recipe, anna!
ReplyDeleteThose cupcakes look yummy! Eduardo and Emilia look like they enjoyed! =)
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe :)
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These look so delicious and I bet the orange juice/zest gives them a really good flavor. Thanks for sharing the recipe with us!!! <3
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it sounds lovely :) I've never been that adventurous with a cupcake :)
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Wish I could find one of those cupcake holders! xo
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Those cupcakes look delish!! I remember when you made them in the vlog. Emilia is always so gorgeous!
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Amazing! Great post lovely :) x
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HI! I was wondering what the title of the pop up book Emilia was given was? I would love to get my daughter one!
ReplyDeleteThey look absolutely delicious! I must admit I had no idea what mimosa was haha!
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Looks delicious !
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This look amazing and you've made me want to try and bake cupcakes.
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Definitely going to try out this recipe, it sounds delicious!
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They look delicious and it was so nice to see you and Emilia making them together x
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Emilia and Eduardo is just to cute
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They sounded so super yummy on the vlog, will definitely need to try making my own version - the kids seem VERY happy with them ;)
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Looks absolutely delicious Anna! Wish I could make them but on a special diet at the moment which is very restricting but these look so tempting!
ReplyDeleteThey would be great now. And a coffee... nice pics ♥
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ReplyDeleteThese cupcakes look delicious! Love your blog, Emilia and Eduardo are SO cute!! Xxx
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I don't think I will ever get bored of your cupcake posts!
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I can't wait until Eduardo is old enough to help bake all these delicious little cakes and cookies too. He and Emilia will look so adorable together in their little aprons.
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These are amazing! I'm a huge chocolate lover,but when I made these and tried them,OMG-super moist and delicious! My family was in love too,best cupcakes so far! Thank you Anna for this amazing recipe! Yummm
ReplyDeleteYour cupcakes always look so yummy Anna! I can't wait to try these :) I love the pictures, especially the one with the dogs in the background haha much love xx
ReplyDeleteLooks yum anna :) about the measurements wat size cup did u use?
ReplyDeleteI am a huge citrus fan and when I read this recipe I fell in love. I tried making these and as they turned out super moist, I found them very dense. Did you have this problem? Or did I not just bake them well. It sounds like a delicious recipe for a more experienced Baker and not a novice like myself!
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