White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes are a festive delight, perfect for holiday gatherings. These moist and fluffy cupcakes blend rich white chocolate with refreshing peppermint, creating an irresistible flavor explosion in every bite. Topped with creamy frosting and crunchy candy cane bits, they not only taste divine but also add a cheerful touch to any dessert table. Whether for a holiday party or a cozy night in, these cupcakes will warm your heart and impress your guests.
- 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 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (melted)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Crushed candy canes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in milk and peppermint extract.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until just combined, followed by the melted white chocolate chips.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before frosting with peppermint-infused frosting and garnishing with crushed candy canes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg