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Home » Parties » Glam New Year’s Eve Party & Sparkling Cranberry Cupcakes

Glam New Year’s Eve Party & Sparkling Cranberry Cupcakes

December 8, 2016 By Chandice | 36 Comments | Updated May 10, 2019

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End 2016 with a bang at this glam new years eve party. We are going to show you how to dazzle your guests and make their mouths water with our sparkling cranberry cupcakes.

This glam New Years Eve party is sure to dazzle your guests. The sparkling cranberry cupcakes will make their tastebuds dance too.

Gold, sugared cranberries and sparkling Dry Sparkling Soda are sure to add the perfect amount of glitz to your gathering.

I styled this glam new years eve party to give you an untraditional design idea for your own celebration. I don’t know about you guys but I am kind of over the traditional black and white new years colors. Being the feminine girl that I am, I wanted something more glamorous. I couldn’t think of anything better than gold, white and bold cranberry. I love that the cranberry adds a festive wintery touch.

When styling your glam new years even party, it goes beyond just a great color palette. You’ve got to think about bringing everything together with some cohesive decor. Since I wanted this celebration to still seek like a winter wonderful, frosted pine, glittery bottle brush trees and sugared cranberries were a must. I also new I wanted to reuse the Dry Sparkling bottles that we had already drank out of so I simply spray painted them with gold and filled them with winter greenery.

This glam New Years Eve party is sure to dazzle your guests. The sparkling cranberry cupcakes will make their tastebuds dance too. This glam New Years Eve party is sure to dazzle your guests. The sparkling cranberry cupcakes will make their tastebuds dance too. These sparkling cranberry cupcakes are effervescent and light, similar to champagne cupcakes. However, they are family friendly without the alcohol. Sugared cranberries really bring this cupcake together in a way that is lovely for your glam new years eve presentation.

We don’t drink alcohol, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy signature drinks. Dry Sparkling sodas are great because they are delicate yet delicious. For this party, I specifically chose the gorgeous limited edition holiday celebration bottles of cranberry and ginger sparkling soda. Vanilla, juniper and apple were the other flavors we chose to serve. Vanilla can easily be paired with fresh fruit, limes or laced with cold cream for a lovely treat.

My second favorite flavor of Dry Sparkling is juniper (lavender is my favorite). It is woodsy, floral and delicate. It’s very reminiscent of the holidays with it’s piney undertone so I thought it was perfect to serve along side our cranberry soda and cupcakes. The apple was simply a nice pairing with our other treats and a nice fall flavor. Gluten-Free Sparkling Cranberry Cupcakes | gluten-free cupcake recipes | gluten-free desserts | gluten-free new years eve desserts | gluten-free party treats || This Vivacious Life #glutenfreecupcakes #glutenfreedesserts #glutenfreenye This glam New Years Eve party is sure to dazzle your guests. | new years eve party ideas | fun new years eve ideas | how to host a new years eve party | nye party ideas | hosting a nye party | nye party decor || This Vivacious Life #nyeparty #newyearseveparty #nyepartydecor This glam New Years Eve party is sure to dazzle your guests. | new years eve party ideas | fun new years eve ideas | how to host a new years eve party | nye party ideas | hosting a nye party | nye party decor || This Vivacious Life #nyeparty #newyearseveparty #nyepartydecor This glam New Years Eve party is sure to dazzle your guests. | new years eve party ideas | fun new years eve ideas | how to host a new years eve party | nye party ideas | hosting a nye party | nye party decor || This Vivacious Life #nyeparty #newyearseveparty #nyepartydecorThis glam New Years Eve party is sure to dazzle your guests. | new years eve party ideas | fun new years eve ideas | how to host a new years eve party | nye party ideas | hosting a nye party | nye party decor || This Vivacious Life #nyeparty #newyearseveparty #nyepartydecorFollow these simple tips for an effortless but beautiful glam new years eve party.

  • Make sure to have plenty of drinks on hand, you don’t want guests getting thirsty
  • Have finger foods that don’t require utensils and plates
  • Either have fresh florals or woodsy decor on your table, it gives the set up life
  • Keep plenty of extra goodies on hand to restock your platters or cake stands throughout the evening

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Get creative with what you include. I’ve seen mini bells that say, “Ring in the new year” which I thought were super cute. You can also include blowers or a party hat. Party favors are totally optional and not expected, especially at an adults only gathering.

We hope you guys loved this party as much as we loved styling it. Here’s to a happy and glam new years eve!

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Glam New Year’s Eve Party & Sparkling Cranberry Cupcakes

This glam New Years Eve party is sure to dazzle your guests. The sparkling cranberry cupcakes will make their tastebuds dance too.
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This cranberry cupcakes are so tasty and so glam for parties!
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Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry cupcake recipe, gluten free cranberry cupcakes, gluten free party cupcakes, new year's eve cupcakes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Author: Chandice

Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 C gluten-free all-purpose flour we like Glutino brand
  • 1 T baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 C sugar
  • 3/4 C butter softened
  • 6 eggs
  • 3/4 C sour cream
  • 1 C sparkling cranberry soda Dry Sparkling Soda is best
  • 1 C butter softened
  • 2 1/2 C powdered sugar
  • 4 T sparkling cranberry soda Dry Sparkling Sods is best

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
  • Meanwhile, beat butter and sugar until well combined.
  • Add in sour cream, eggs, sour cream and sparkling soda.
  • Mix well then slowly add in the dry ingredients until fully combined.
  • Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • In a clean bowl, whip 1 C butter until light and fluffy.
  • Slowly add in powdered sugar and 4 T sparkling cranberry soda.
  • Let cupcakes cool completely then top with frosting.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1.3mg

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*Thank you to Dry Sparkling for sponsoring this post. I was provided with monetary compensation and/or products. Opinions are all my own and truly reflective of how we feel about these products. We love Dry Sparkling Soda.

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Chandice of This Vivacious Life

Hi, I'm Chandice!

Parties, gatherings, gorgeous food and ESPECIALLY holidays with my people are what make my heart pitter patter. Having a place to share our favorite traditions, recipes and celebrations is very important to me. I live each day with unapologetic, authentic happiness and hope to help others do the same. More About Chandice

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Comments

  1. Edye says

    December 17, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    I like celebrating with my family.

    Reply
  2. jberry says

    December 17, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    Staycation time.

    Reply
  3. Teri says

    December 16, 2016 at 3:03 am

    We gather with friends and celebrate

    Reply
  4. Theresa says

    December 15, 2016 at 1:03 am

    Our New Year’s eve celebration is pretty quiet. Lots of great eats and we wait for the ball to drop at midnight. I don’t drink alcohol, so sparkling drinks are AWESOME!

    Reply
  5. Kately says

    December 14, 2016 at 3:05 am

    I enjoy being at home with my family the most.

    Reply
  6. Paula says

    December 13, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    We are having a family party and counting down to noon for the little kiddos who can’t stay up late.

    Reply
  7. Maryann D. says

    December 12, 2016 at 11:46 am

    For New Year’s Eve, I usually stay home with my family. We will watch some movies or play a board game.

    Reply
  8. Becca Z says

    December 12, 2016 at 2:39 am

    For New Years we will be at the beach, we always do party trays at the condo and watch the fireworks down at the harbour.

    Reply
  9. Karol says

    December 11, 2016 at 8:37 am

    I just love celebrating NYE. Whether it’s at home with family, watching the ball drop and toasting with champagne and strawberries. Or going to a party. Or out with friends. Even a good concert or comedy show. I just enjoy the celebratory aspect of it.

    Reply
  10. Senna Kory says

    December 11, 2016 at 5:17 am

    I enjoy watching the celebratikns on TV!

    Reply
    • Chandice says

      December 11, 2016 at 6:23 am

      Me too…so fun!

      Reply
  11. Michelle P says

    December 10, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    New Year’s Eve is generally spent with friends and family. Eating food, playing games, talking.

    Reply
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