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White Chocolate Cupcakes

  • Author: Emily Carter
  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 12 standard cupcakes

Description

Imagine sinking your teeth into the softest, most buttery cupcake, kissed with the delicate sweetness of white chocolate and crowned with a silky, cloud-like frosting. These White Chocolate Cupcakes are the perfect blend of elegance and indulgence, ideal for any occasion — whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast treat, easy dinner party dessert, healthy snack alternative, or just some fresh breakfast ideas or dinner ideas. This easy recipe is packed with rich flavor, simple steps, and an irresistible texture that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Soft, fluffy, and decadently sweet, they’re the perfect food ideas for impressing guests or treating yourself to a little luxury!

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
  • 4 oz white chocolate, finely chopped and melted

For the White Chocolate Buttercream:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 4 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. Finely chop the white chocolate and melt it gently; set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
  7. Fold in the melted white chocolate until just combined.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  9. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool cupcakes completely on a wire rack.
  11. For the buttercream, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then pour in the melted white chocolate and heavy cream. Beat until fluffy and smooth.
  12. Frost the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes

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