Description
Exquisite White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes are the perfect festive treat, combining rich white chocolate with refreshing peppermint. Each soft, fluffy cupcake is topped with velvety white chocolate frosting and sprinkled with crushed candy canes, offering a delightful burst of flavor that embodies the joy of the holiday season. Ideal for gatherings or as a sweet indulgence, these cupcakes are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (melted)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup crushed candy canes (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in milk and melted white chocolate.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg