By Wendy Stoltz / Last Modified On January 15, 2023
Gluten-Free Champagne Cupcakes are perfect for celebrating weddings, birthdays, and New Year's! They are tender, have the perfect texture, and are topped with a rich buttercream frosting.
If you like these Gluten-Free Champagne Cupcakes, you might also like my Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes. They are simple to make and bursting with chocolate flavor. I’ve also recently updated the photos for my Gluten-Free Lemon Cupcakes. If you’re a lemon fan, you’re going to love them.
For more cupcakes and desserts please visit my Gluten-Free Desserts.
Gluten-Free Champagne Cupcakes
A stunning cupcake rich with flavor, topped with a creamy frosting, and perfect for any occasion. Readers from all over the world have made these Gluten- Free White Champagne Cupcakes for all occasions. They are a fun and sophisticated cupcake that's easy to make and impresses everyone that bites into it.
You can make just about any flavor of cupcakes these days. I've seen everything from Bourbon cupcakes, Bacon cupcakes, and Mango cupcakes all the way to Gluten Free Root Beer Cupcakes. You can do so many fun things with cupcakes and make them in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. I like to match the cupcake flavor and style to the occasion I am celebrating.
Is Champagne Gluten Free
Yes, champagne, like wine, is naturally gluten free. Always check labels on champagne to make sure no ingredients were added that contain gluten, especially flavored champagnes or colored champagnes.
I originally shared these Gluten-Free White Champagne Cupcakes in December of 2014. I've recently updated the post and wanted to re-share them. These classy gluten-free white champagne cupcakes are the adult version of traditional white cupcakes.
They are super simple to make and only use nine ingredients from cupcake to frosting.
I've had so many people make these cupcakes for wedding showers, mothers day, and even weddings and tag my on social media. I love seeing people enjoy these cupcakes, so if you make them, please let me know what you thought and what event you made them for.
You don't need to have an event for an excuse to make these, they can be made for any reason, any time of the year.
If you're not a fan of champagne, you can substitute the champagne with your favorite clear soda for a fun and unique twist. A few readers have substituted vanilla cream soda and made these for a baby shower. Fun, right?
I also know not everyone consumes alcohol, or likes the taste of champagne, so at least there are options. These cupcakes are tender, like bakery-style tender and they are incredible to bite into. I will warn you that the buttercream frosting is rich.
You can add as much or as little frosting as your heart desires, or you can top these Gluten-Free White Champagne Cupcakes with fresh whipped cream.
These gluten free champagne cupcakes are like a party in your mouth and I hope you'll give them a try. Cupcakes don't have to be difficult, so hopefully you can see just how simple these cupcakes are to make. Remember, if you make this gluten free champagne cupcake recipe, stop back by and let me know what you thought!
If you like to make fun cupcakes, you might also like my Gluten-Free Pina Colada Cupcakes (alcohol free).
Did you make these gluten free champagne cupcakes? Please leave a starred rating and a comment below letting me know what you thought.
Gluten-Free Champagne Cupcakes
Gluten-Free Champagne Cupcakes are perfect for celebrating weddings, birthdays, and New Year's! They are tender, have the perfect texture, and are topped with a rich buttercream frosting.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose gluten-free flour blend
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free cornstarch (or arrowroot starch)
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs, separate the white from yolks
- 8 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup champagne (not sparkling wine)
For the Frosting:
- ½ cup butter (1 stick), room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup champagne
Instructions
- For the cake - Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 12 serving cupcake pan with paper liners; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, place the all purpose gluten-free flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and ½ cup of the granulated sugar. Mix until combined; Set aside.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, with a hand mixer, beat the two egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Add the remaining ¼ cup granulated sugar, and beat again on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
- Add the egg yolks and butter. Beat on medium speed just until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and champagne, alternating one and then the other until fully incorporated into the batter. The batter will be thick.
- Fill each cupcake liner approximately ⅔ full.
- Bake for approximately 22-24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting-In a medium mixing bowl, beat butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well. Alternate one cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon champagne until all ingredients are blended.
- Beat in additional champagne if needed to obtain desired consistency.
- Frost each cupcake.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Flours: My gluten free flour blend and Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free Baking Flour work best in this gluten free champagne cupcake recipe. I don't recommend using Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Gluten Free Flour.
- When working with or measuring gluten-free flour, spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level. Do not scoop your measuring cup into the gluten-free flour.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1 cupcakeAmount Per Serving: Calories: 410Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 232mgCarbohydrates: 60gFiber: 0gSugar: 49gProtein: 3g
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Perfect celebratory cupcakes!! What a lovely treat to welcome the new year!
chrystal
Thank you Rebecca!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog
What a great cupcake! Love that there's champagne in the cake AND frosting 🙂
chrystal
Thanks Sharon! It's super easy to make too.
Best,
Chrystal
Rachel
Have you made this as a cake before? Is there enough batter for 2 9 inch cake pans?
chrystal
You can make it into a cake. This recipe makes 12 cupcakes which is the equivalent of one 8 or 9-inch cake. You'll need to double the recipe for 2 cakes. Bake for 25 minutes, then watch for doneness from there.
Best,
Chrystal
Rachel Pesch
Awesome. Thank you. Making this tomorrow. I have a silly question. When people ask for a Pink Champagne Cake is there anything difference than adding pink food coloring?
chrystal
I think it's just the food coloring.
Best,
Chrystal
Samantha
I dont know how or why, considering I followed the recipe to a T... but my buttercream basically turned into soup. Even after being refrigerated for like 2 hours.
chrystal
I'm so sorry to that happened to you. I've never had anyone's buttercream do that. I wonder if the champagne had a reaction with the butter.
Best,
Chrystal
Sara
Is it 3/4 cup or 3/4 plus 1/4 cup sugar? Directions don’t add up
chrystal
Hi Sara,
Thanks for the catch. It's 1/2 cup, then 1/4 cup to the whites. So 3/4 cup total.
Best,
Chrystal
Melissa @ Treats With a Twist
These sound so simple and delicious! I could eat a ton of that frosting on its own!
chrystal
Thank you Melissa. This recipe is simple, and quite satisfying 🙂
Best,
Chrystal
Drew
I've never heard of champagne cupcakes before but they sound delicious. It's amazing how few ingredients are required. Thanks for sharing.
chrystal
Thank you Drew! They are super fun and quite delish!
Best,
Chrystal
Fi
Sounds delicious! Could I store these in the freezer? And if so how long for?
chrystal
Yes, you can freeze these. I recommend freezing them without frosting for up to 3 months. Bring them to room temperature before frosting.
Best,
Chrystal
Gemma
Hi! Could I use this recipie for a 6inch cake?
chrystal
Hi Gemma,
Yes, 12 cupcakes worth of batter is one 9" or 10" round cake pans worth of batter. You should have enough for two 6" layers worth.
Best,
Chrystal
Sharon
Can I sub avocado oil for the butter to make these cupcakes dairy free?
chrystal
Hi Sharon,
You can use oil. I would use a more mild flavored oil like canola oil or avocado oil.
Best,
Chrystal
Shelby
These cupcakes are so unique! I thought what better way to celebrate a graduation than with champagne cupcakes? The cupcakes were a beautiful golden brown color and tasted amazing. I made them for a graduation party and everyone loved the addition of the champagne. I will definitely be adding this to my list of favorite cupcake recipes!
Teresa
My daughter must be both gluten and dairy free. What do you think would work better in this recipe as a butter substitute, coconut oil (solid) or a liquid oil (like canola or avocado)?
chrystal
Hi Teresa,
I have a vanilla cupcake recipe that might work better for you if you don't need champagne cupcakes. You can use liquid oil in this recipe to keep it dairy-free. I like avocado oil or canola oil.
Best,
Chrystal
Angela
Why must it be champagne and not sparking wine?
chrystal
You can certainly try sparkling wine. I haven't tried it myself.
Best,
Chrystal
Christy Whitaker
Can I sub tapioca for the arrowroot?
chrystal
I haven't tried it in this recipe, but I have subbed it in others with success. Let me know if you try it and how it turns out.
Best,
Chrystal