Description
Exquisite White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes are a festive delight that effortlessly blend rich white chocolate with the refreshing burst of peppermint. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter nights, these cupcakes boast a soft, fluffy texture topped with silky frosting and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes. Indulge in this treat that promises to elevate any dessert table and create lasting memories with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- Crushed candy canes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then gradually pour in the milk.
- Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; fold in white chocolate chips and peppermint extract.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting with white chocolate ganache or buttercream and topping with crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg