Champagne Buttercream Frosting

Sometimes you want something a little sweet and also a little fancy.  When that happens we suggest this delicious Champagne Buttercream Frosting.  Creamy, homemade buttercream frosting with just a hint of Champagne taste. Don’t save this one for a special occasion, it is good any time!

How to make Champagne Buttercream Frosting

You will need:

• 1 pound (4 cups) of Powdered Sugar
• 1 cup Butter (We use Salted Sweet Cream Butter)
• Approximately 1/4 cup of Champagne
• Decorating Bags
• Wilton 2D Decorating Tip
• Mixer

You will need butter, powdered sugar and your favorite bottle of Champagne to make this yummy buttercream frosting.

I use my food scale to measure 1 pound of Powdered Sugar.  (If you don’t have a food scale the equivalent would be 4 cups.)  You can sift the powdered sugar if it is really lumpy.  I do not always do this. Instead I will mix the powdered sugar on low for 30 seconds to break up any large lumps.

Add 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened butter.  I only ever use real butter, but you can use whatever you have on hand.  Although I think margarine changes the taste, your buttercream frosting made with margarine will still be better than canned frosting.

Start your mixer (or electric beater) on the lowest setting.  I usually put a clean dishtowel around my mixer to keep the sugar from flying out.  Keep on low until the butter and sugar are partially incorporated.

Add the champagne.  As you can see here start with a little less than 1/4 cup of Champagne.  If the frosting is still too dry, add a tiny bit more.

ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS taste your frosting.   You are trying to determine if the consistency is wrong, if it needs more champagne.

This Champagne Buttercream Frosting is very creamy and has just a hint of champagne taste.

How much frosting will you need?  That always depends on how thick or thin you apply the frosting or how much decorating you do but here are a couple of guidelines. Our recipe should make enough Champagne Buttercream Frosting to cover a 9″ x 13″ sheet cake or a two-layer 8″ cake.  If you are making cupcakes, you should be able to frost 24 cupcakes if you apply the frosting with a knife.  If you swirl on the frosting with a pastry bag you should be able to frost 15-18 cupcakes depending on the size of the swirl.

That’s all there is to it.  You are now ready to frost your yummy baked goods with this super delicious Champagne Buttercream Frosting and wow does it taste great on a cupcake or a Champagne Cake Bite!

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