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Sangria Cupcakes

Delicious Sangria Cupcakes for a Fun Summer Treat

These Sangria Cupcakes capture the refreshing flavors of your favorite sangria in a delightful dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar consider reducing if using sweet sangria
  • 1/2 cup oil vegetable or canola oil preferred
  • 1 cup sangria can use non-alcoholic sangria
For the Sangria Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter can be replaced with margarine
  • 2 cups powdered sugar whip until light and fluffy
  • 1/4 cup sangria reduction made by simmering sangria

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • cupcake liners
  • cupcake pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your baking tools: mixing bowl, whisk, cupcake liners, and cupcake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add sugar, oil, and sangria to the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth.
  4. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners and fill each liner about two-thirds full with batter.
  5. Bake for 17-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. While cupcakes bake, beat vegan butter, then gradually add powdered sugar and sangria reduction. Beat until fluffy.
  7. Once cooled, frost each cupcake with sangria buttercream frosting using a piping bag or spatula.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the sangria reduction is cooled before adding it to the frosting, and avoid overmixing the batter to keep cupcakes fluffy.

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