White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
Indulge in the festive delight of White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes! These moist, fluffy cupcakes combine rich white chocolate with refreshing peppermint, topped with a light and creamy peppermint frosting. Perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy family gatherings, these treats are sure to impress both novice and experienced bakers alike. Get ready to spread joy with every delicious bite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes 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
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined. Fold in white chocolate chips.
- Spoon batter into prepared liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and peppermint extract until stiff peaks form. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (68g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg