Description
Deliciously moist cupcakes infused with white chocolate and peppermint, topped with a creamy frosting and festive sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Crushed peppermint candies (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and peppermint extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract to taste.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes, Holiday Cupcakes, Festive Desserts