Description
White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes are a festive delight that perfectly blend creamy white chocolate and refreshing peppermint in every fluffy bite. Topped with velvety frosting and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes, these cupcakes are the ultimate treat for winter celebrations or cozy afternoons at home. Easy to make and visually stunning, they will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Crushed candy canes (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in peppermint extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mix to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, until smooth.
- Gently fold in white chocolate chips.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting with whipped cream or buttercream frosting topped with crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 189mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg