Indulge in these decadent White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes that marry the sweetness of white chocolate with the tartness of fresh raspberries. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Author:Lily
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:12 cupcakes 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
4 oz white chocolate, melted
3/4 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed and patted dry)
For the White Chocolate Buttercream:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
4 oz white chocolate, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the whole milk. Mix until just combined.
Include White Chocolate: Fold in the melted white chocolate until evenly incorporated.
Add Raspberries: Gently fold in the fresh raspberries.
Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Prepare Buttercream: Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in white chocolate, cream, vanilla, and salt.
Frost Cupcakes: Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with the white chocolate buttercream.
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 cupcake
Calories:290
Sugar:25g
Sodium:140mg
Fat:15g
Saturated Fat:9g
Unsaturated Fat:4g
Trans Fat:0g
Carbohydrates:36g
Fiber:1g
Protein:3g
Cholesterol:65mg
Keywords: White Chocolate, Raspberry, Cupcakes, Dessert, Baking