Description
Indulge in the festive delight of White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes, where fluffy vanilla cake meets rich white chocolate frosting and a refreshing hint of peppermint. These cupcakes are perfect for holiday gatherings, bringing joy and cheer with every bite. Topped with crushed candy canes for a delightful crunch, they are sure to impress your friends and family this season!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- Crushed peppermint candy canes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until combined; fold in white chocolate chips gently.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For frosting, melt white chocolate with heavy cream over low heat until smooth; let cool slightly before spreading on cupcakes and garnishing with crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg