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Champagne Buttercream

tangy and sweet this frosting is heavenly!
Prep Time4 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
cooling time30 minutes
Total Time54 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: filling, frosting
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Calories: 151kcal
Author: Nerdy Gourmet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup champagne
  • 1 cup butter unsalted, room temperature
  • 4 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Bring the champagne to a boil then simmer over medium heat until reduced, about 15-20 minutes. cool completely.
  • Cream the butter and add 2 cups of sugar. When the sugar and butter are completely mixed add 2 more cups of sugar.
  • When mixed completely again, add cooled champagne, vanilla and salt. Add more sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, until the frosting has a thicker consistency that peaks when you pull the beater out.