White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these delightful White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes. Fluffy vanilla cake meets creamy white chocolate and a refreshing peppermint twist, all topped with a luscious frosting and festive candy cane sprinkles. Perfect for any celebration, these cupcakes are sure to evoke joy and nostalgia with every delicious bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (melted)
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- Crushed candy canes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar; beat until light.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract. Fold in melted white chocolate.
- Mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternately with milk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire racks.
- Whip heavy cream with peppermint extract until soft peaks form; frost cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For a richer flavor, substitute dark chocolate for white chocolate. Experiment by adding different flavored extracts or toppings like sprinkles or nuts to personalize your cupcakes.