Description
These White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes combine creamy white chocolate and refreshing peppermint for a festive treat perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
¼ teaspoon Salt
½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
1 cup Granulated Sugar
2 large Eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
½ teaspoon Peppermint Extract
¾ cup Whole Milk, room temperature
½ cup White Chocolate Chips, melted and slightly cooled
1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened (for frosting)
4 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
¼ teaspoon Salt (for frosting)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
½ teaspoon Peppermint Extract (for frosting)
3–4 tablespoons Heavy Cream or Milk
Red Food Coloring (optional, for swirling)
Crushed Candy Canes, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
- Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla and peppermint extracts
- Melt the white chocolate chips and let it cool slightly before adding it to the mixture
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk
- Fold in the melted white chocolate gently
- Fill the muffin cups about two-thirds full and bake for 18-22 minutes
- Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack
- For frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and salt
- Mix in the vanilla and peppermint extracts, then add heavy cream until desired consistency is reached
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with crushed candy canes
Notes
Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the buttercream.
Adjust the peppermint intensity according to preference.
Store unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 18-22 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg