These White Chocolate Champagne Cake Jars are a delight with every mouthful. Fluffy ake that has champagne syrup drizzled within it topped by a delicious frosting that has a lovely subtle champagne flavor you just can’t go wrong! Perfect for all of your special occasions.
When it comes to dream combinations then cake and champagne will always be a big winner. No matter what the special occasion is champagne and cake feel like a celebration. So combining the two in cute mason jars was something we had to try.
Perfect for your Valentine’s day desserts, NYE party or just when you want to celebrate something like a birthday or anniversary with a little preparation these cake jars can be pulled together in a couple of minutes.
The perfect treat that has a decadent flavor the fluffy vanilla sponge, champagne frosting, and syrup just make a beautiful dessert. Both to look at and to eat.
We love to share recipes with you and if you enjoy champagne then you are going to love these Champagne Cupcakes. They are so delicious and the perfect sweet treat.
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💛 Why You’ll Love These White Chocolate Champagne Cake Jars
- Taste delicious – You can’t go wrong with a champagne buttercream and tasty cupcake in the same mouthful.
- Simple to make – The perfect cake dessert without the fuss of having to bake anything. Simply put them together since cake you made before or bought recently.
- No big trips to the grocery store – You only need a few basic ingredients and your chosen bottle of champagne to get this dessert underway.
Ingredients Needed
- Cupcakes
- Champagne
- Sugar
- Salted Butter
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- White Chocolate Chips
- Vanilla Extract
- Powdered Sugar
- Gold Edible Glitter – this is the edible glitter we like to use
- Gold Sanding Sugar – this is the sanding sugar we like to use
Helpful Tools
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How To Make The White Chocolate Champagne Cake Jars
- One of the first things to do would be to gather up all of your ingredients and then set your cupcakes to one side. Pour the champagne and the sugar into your pan and put it on medium heat.
- As the mixture starts to warm up, slowly stir until you dissolve the sugar. You will want to let it come to a boil, and then turn the heat down so that it simmers and reduces. This should take about 10-12 minutes.
- Take the syrup off the heat and give it time cool. Once the mixture has cooled, place it in a small bowl or bottle and set it to one side.
- Get your white chocolate chips and melt them in the microwave. You can do this in 30-second bursts and stir the chocolate each time. This allows the chocolate to melt and stops it from burning or splitting.
- Place the melted chocolate to the side to let it come to room temperature. It shouldn’t take any longer than 5 minutes.
- The next step is to put your butter into a large bowl and whisk it on medium speed with your electric mixer until it has become soft, light and fluffy.
- Add in your melted white chocolate and fold it into the butter mixture with your offset spatula.
- Then you will want to add your powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy whipping cream and mix all of these ingredients together. You can use an electric or hand mixer for this at a medium-high speed. Make sure everything is combined and fluffy. .
- The last step is to add your champagne syrup. You will want to add around half a tablespoon. If you want more of a champagne flavor then add a little more. This is down to taste preference. Mix everything slowly until everything is combined and smooth just like frosting.
- Now that your frosting is ready you can add it to a piping bag and secure the end with your chosen piping tool.
- Now it is time to assemble the white chocolate champagne cake jars. Get your jars and cupcakes and the remainder of the champagne syrup and chosen decorations.
- Place half of a cupcake in the jar and drizzle some Champagne syrup on top of the cake.
- Then pipe some frosting over the cupcake. You can then add some edible gold glitter and sprinkles.
- Add the remaining half of the cupcake to the jar and drizzle more syrup on the rest of the cake, and finish by piping some more white chocolate buttercream. Sprinkle the glitter and sprinkles over the frosting.
- There you have it, your white chocolate champagne cake jars. Enjoy!
Recipe Variations
Want to make this kid-friendly? Then you could use Sparkling Cider for children. It will taste just as good.
Fancy going pink? If you love pink champagne then this will work and help you make a delicious pink champagne cake jar. You could change up the decorations to match with the pink theme.
Changing the flavor of the cake. If you want to be a little different then you don’t need to use fluffy vanilla sponge cake. Instead, you could enjoy a milk chocolate flavor, lemon flavor, red velvet cake, or even something like white chocolate cake. Have a go making your own with an easy cake mix box.
Don’t want to use champagne? You can follow the same process to make these fabulous cake jars without the use of champagne. Instead, you could use a white chocolate mousse as a layer or drizzle the cake with a strawberry puree for something a little different. You can get creative with these cake jars.
Other topping ideas. If you don’t want to use gold edible glitter and sprinkles then you could add some fresh strawberries to the frosting instead. Fresh raspberries or any other fruit would also be nice.
Tips & Tricks
- The choice of cupcakes is down to you but be mindful that some cupcakes are bigger than others so it is worth having a few extras just in case.
- If you aren’t using salted butter, then just add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the butter when making your frosting.
- If the frosting is too runny after you have added the syrup then add another tablespoon of powdered sugar.
- Use a stand mixer with the whisk attachment if you haven’t got a hand mixer to use.
- Prepare ahead of time by storing the frosting in an airtight container in the fridge and sealing your champagne syrup until you are ready to assemble the cake jars.
Storage
These are such an easy thing to store. You can keep them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days with the lid on. You just want them to be brought to room temperature before eating.
Give them time to sit on the counter before you devour them!
FAQ
What cupcakes work well for these white chocolate champagne cake jars?
It really is down to personal preference but you can’t go wrong with a vanilla cake. You could also change up the theme a little and use pink champagne with some strawberry cake, using strawberry preserves as well as buttercream. Even a dark chocolate cake would be nice. It really is up to you.
When should I serve these champagne cake jars?
These are perfect for any special occasion but we think they make the perfect dessert for New Year’s Eve or Valentine’s Day. We also think they would be perfect for a bridal shower. But let’s face it, there is always an excuse for champagne and cake!
How should I put the cupcakes into the jar?
The best way would be to take half, depending on the size of the cupcake, and then break it into pieces to fill the bottom of the mason jar. Then do the same for the next layer.
There is no good or bad way, just make sure there are even cake layers.
What champagne is best for these cake jars?
You can use your preferred brand of champagne. You could also choose any other sparkling wine or even prosecco. Why not have a go at making pink champagne cupcakes in a jar instead? The choice is yours!
Other champagne recipes
- Champagne Popcorn Balls – Delight your family and friends with these sweet and tasty Champagne Popcorn Balls! A unique twist on a classic snack, each ball is made with real popcorn kernels, buttery goodness, and a splash of bubbly for an added kick.
- Sugar Champagne Grapes – Say goodbye to boring New Year’s Eve cocktails and hello to tasty and unique Sugar Champagne Grapes! With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these little treats that will be sure to wow your guests. These champagne-infused grapes are the perfect way to add a festive note of sparkle to any celebration.
White Chocolate Champagne Cake Jars
Ingredients
- 6-8 Cupcakes
- 1 cup Champagne
- 1 cup Sugar
- 12 tablespoons room temperature Salted Butter
- 3 tablespoons Heavy Whipping Cream
- 3 ounces White Chocolate Chips
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 ½ cups Powdered Sugar
- Gold Edible Glitter
- Gold Sanding Sugar
Instructions
- One of the first things to do would be to gather up all of your ingredients and then set your cupcakes to one side. Pour the champagne and the sugar into your pan and put it on medium heat.
- As the mixture starts to warm up, slowly stir until you dissolve the sugar. You will want to let it come to a boil, and then turn the heat down so that it simmers and reduces. This should take about 10-12 minutes.
- Take the syrup off the heat and give it time cool. Once the mixture has cooled, place it in a small bowl or bottle and set it to one side.
- Get your white chocolate chips and melt them in the microwave. You can do this in 30-second bursts and stir the chocolate each time. This allows the chocolate to melt and stops it from burning or splitting.
- Place the melted chocolate to the side to let it come to room temperature. It shouldn’t take any longer than 5 minutes.
- The next step is to put your butter into a large bowl and whisk it on medium speed with your electric mixer until it has become soft, light and fluffy.
- Add in your melted white chocolate and fold it into the butter mixture with your offset spatula.
- Then you will want to add your powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy whipping cream and mix all of these ingredients together. You can use an electric or hand mixer for this at a medium-high speed. Make sure everything is combined and fluffy. .
- The last step is to add your champagne syrup. You will want to add around half a tablespoon. If you want more of a champagne flavor then add a little more. This is down to taste preference. Mix everything slowly until everything is combined and smooth just like frosting.
- Now that your frosting is ready you can add it to a piping bag and secure the end with your chosen piping tool.
- Now it is time to assemble the white chocolate champagne cake jars. Get your jars and cupcakes and the remainder of the champagne syrup and chosen decorations.
- Place half of a cupcake in the jar and drizzle some Champagne syrup on top of the cake.
- Then pipe some frosting over the cupcake. You can then add some edible gold glitter and sprinkles.
- Add the remaining half of the cupcake to the jar and drizzle more syrup on the rest of the cake, and finish by piping some more white chocolate buttercream. Sprinkle the glitter and sprinkles over the frosting.
- There you have it, your white chocolate champagne cake jars. Enjoy!
Notes
- The choice of cupcakes is down to you but be mindful that some cupcakes are bigger than others so it is worth having a few extras just in case.
- If you aren’t using salted butter, then just add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the butter when making your frosting.
- If the frosting is too runny after you have added the syrup then add another tablespoon of powdered sugar.
- Use a stand mixer with the whisk attachment if you haven’t got a hand mixer to use.
- Prepare ahead of time by storing the frosting in an airtight container in the fridge and sealing your champagne syrup until you are ready to assemble the cake jars.
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