My easy Champagne Buttercream Frosting adds a touch of elegance to any dessert. This fluffy topping with a touch of champagne can turn any cookie, cake, or cupcake into the perfect addition for a celebration.

A close-up of a pink jelly dessert topped with luscious white champagne frosting, set against a light background.
Want to save this?
Enter your email below and I’ll send it to you!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Whether it’s for a birthday, bridal shower, New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day or a regular Tuesday, this frosting will elevate any sweet treat into something truly special. 

This recipe starts with a simple American-style buttercream—unsalted butter and confectioner’s sugar—whipped into a light and velvety frosting before being flavored with vanilla and the champagne of your choice. For this particular recipe, I prefer a rose champagne and a little red food coloring to make it a pretty pink. But feel free to use your favorite bubbles and color it according to the occasion. 

Six pink pastries adorned with elegant champagne frosting are arranged on a rectangular white plate, each topped with delicate white decorations.

I also love how versatile champagne icing is—whether I’m topping a classic vanilla cake, a rich chocolate cupcake, or even sugar cookies, the delicate floral notes of champagne takes this creamy frosting to the next level. 

Try topping my Pink Champagne Cupcakes with this simple frosting and use the rest of the open bottle of bubbles in my Champagne Margaritas.

Ingredients

  • Unsalted Butter — Softened butter creates the rich, creamy base for the frosting.
  • Powdered Sugar — Sweetens the frosting while giving it structure and smoothness.
  • Champagne or Sparkling Wine — A dry Champagne works best, you can cook it down a bit before adding to intensify the flavor. 
  • Vanilla Extract — Adds warmth and enhances the overall flavor.
  • Food Coloring (optional) — A drop of pale pink or gold can give the frosting a glamorous touch.
Close-up of a pink frosted mini cake with champagne frosting and decorative icing on top, resting elegantly on a white plate.

The Best Champagne to Bake With

  • Your favorite rosé! But truly, any bubbles will do. No need to splurge.
  • Brut Nature
  • Extra Brut
  • Brut
  • Demi-Sec – medium dry
  • Doux – sweet

Sparkling Wine recommendations

More Champagne Recipes

Close-up of a decorative pink gelatin dessert crowned with fluffy white whipped cream and a hint of champagne frosting.
No ratings yet
Click stars ↑ to rate and leave a review!

Champagne Frosting

Adding a bit of champagne or sparkling wine makes this bubbly buttercream perfect for special occasions.
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 30
Pin Rate Print
Save this recipe!
Enter your email and I’ll send it to you!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Ingredients  

Optional

  • 2 drops red food coloring

Instructions 

  • In a large mixing bowl with a beater or stand mixer, beat the softened butter on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
    Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating on low to incorporate then increasing to high speed. After each cup is well incorporated, repeat the process.
    ½ cup unsalted butter, 4 cups powdered sugar
  • Next, add champagne, vanilla, and optional food coloring. Mix well to combine, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed.
    ¼ cup champagne, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 drops red food coloring

Julie’s Tips

For a more intense flavor, heat the champagne in a small sauce pan over medium-high heat. Once boiling turn it down to medium and cook down the champagne until it is reduced to a syrup. Set aside until it cools before adding to the buttercream. 
Serving: 1g | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg

Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.

Equipment

1 stand mixer

Explore More

You May Also Like

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Rate this Recipe