White Christmas Cupcakes
White Christmas Cupcakes are the perfect festive dessert, featuring a light and fluffy vanilla cake infused with refreshing peppermint. Topped with creamy white frosting that mimics freshly fallen snow and adorned with delightful decorations, these cupcakes are both delicious and visually stunning. Easy to make, they will become the highlight of your holiday gatherings, bringing joy and sweetness to every celebration.
- 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
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake tins with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla and peppermint extracts until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients, alternating with milk until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg