Name: White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 tsp peppermint extract; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup whole milk; 4 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled; 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 tsp peppermint extract; 2 oz white chocolate, melted; 2 tbsp heavy cream; Crushed peppermint candies, for garnish

Description

These White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes are the ultimate winter treat—fluffy, moist, and rich with creamy white chocolate and refreshing peppermint. Topped with a peppermint buttercream and crushed candy, they’re perfect for the holidays.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1/2 tsp peppermint extract

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup whole milk

4 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 tsp peppermint extract

2 oz white chocolate, melted

2 tbsp heavy cream

Crushed peppermint candies, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).

4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in peppermint and vanilla extracts.

5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and the sour cream and milk, beginning and ending with dry.

6. Gently fold in the melted white chocolate.

7. Divide batter evenly among liners. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

8. For frosting: beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually. Beat in peppermint extract, melted white chocolate, and cream. Whip until fluffy.

9. Frost cupcakes and garnish with crushed peppermint candies.

Notes

Use high-quality white chocolate baking bars for best results.

Make sure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting.

Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container to keep them moist.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 375
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 110mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: cupcakes, peppermint, white chocolate, holiday