Champagne Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup champagne
• 6 egg whites

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350. Insert liners into a medium cupcake pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

3. 3

   In a separate medium bowl sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.

4. 4

   Blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture alternatively with champagne.

5. 5

   In a large clean bowl beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold one-third of the whites into the batter until blended, then fold in the remaining egg whites until well blended.

6. 6

   Fill the cupcake liners three-quarters full with batter. Bake for about 20 minutes.