Blondes On The Rocks | Sally & Georgia | Champagne Cupcakes

Now the Blondes (well, one now brunette, the other still blonde) are our kind of people. Macaron obsessed, fashion fanatics, & hilariously entertaining to be around, Sally & Georgia are sitting on a goldmine with the expertise and talent these two possess. From film, fashion, & food they've got it all covered. Check out their secret recipe for Champagne Cupcakes--a treat that sounds like something Iggy would surely be proud of. #fancy

Macaron Apron | Cupcake Apron

Ingredients:
For The Cupcakes:

• ½ cup salted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 ¾ cup cake flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup Champagne or Prosecco

For The Frosting:

• 1 cup salted butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup pureed strawberry
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 2 tsp vanilla
• champagne bubbles
• sprinkles

Supplies:

For The Cupcakes:

• large mixing bowl
• whisk
• mixer
• cupcake liners
• cupcake tray

For The Frosting:

• blender
• mixer

Prep: Preheat Oven 350
Total Time: 1 hour

For The Cupcakes:

Step 1: 

in a large mixing bowl, mix together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt

 Step 2:

in a mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until it’s fluffy; add the eggs one at a time and mix them until they are fully combined; mix in the vanilla

Step 3: 

whisk together the champagne and sour cream until it looks like a bubbly milk

 Step 4:

add the flour and champagne mixtures in alternating increments into the mixture until everything is fully combined; do not over beat to maintain moisture in the cupcakes

Step 5:
fill cupcake liners in a pan 2/3 full; bake 18-20 minutes

For The Frosting:

Step 1: 

puree about a cup to a cup and a half of strawberries in a blender

Step 2: 

cream together the butter, 2 cups of the powdered sugar, salt and vanilla in a mixer

Step 3: 

 add the cream and strawberry puree; mix well, slowly adding the rest of the powdered sugar until the frosting is creamy

Step 4:

frost cupcakes & top with sprinkles &/or champagne bubbles; enjoy! 

Get To Know Sally & Georgia:

Where: Sally: Evanston --> DePaul; Georgia: California --> DePaul

Favorite Restaurant: Sally: Wood; Georgia: Japonais by Morimoto

How did you get started on your blog? G: We have all the same interests and we like to share everything with our friends. S: We initially met working for a fashion company so off the bat we knew we had that in common. One night while baking blondes together we came up with the idea to start Blondes On The Rocks and just like that it began. Our friends are always asking us what makeup and other items to buy so this was a perfect excuse to share all of that.

What is one food you are constantly craving? S: Mashed Potatoes. G: That is very accurate for Sally. S: I'm a mashed potato critic. G: For me, sushi. S: Now there is one big difference between us.

 Georgia, describe Sally in three words: motivated, honest, vivacious

Sally, describe Georgia in three words: ambitious, outspoken, loyal

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