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White Chocolate Cupcakes

Deliciously Soft White Chocolate Cupcakes You’ll Love

These White Chocolate Cupcakes are tender, rich, and perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups Cake Flour Substitute with all-purpose flour (1 cup + 2 tbsp) if necessary.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it is fresh for optimal rising.
  • 0.5 teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoons Salt
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Use softened butter for easy creaming.
  • 1 cups Granulated White Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 cups Buttermilk Can be substituted with milk mixed with a teaspoon of vinegar.
  • 4 oz High-Quality White Chocolate Recommended brands include Lindt or Ghirardelli.
For the Ganache
  • 0.25 cups Heavy Cream
For the Buttercream
  • 1.5 cups Powdered Sugar Sift for a smoother texture.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor in the buttercream.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for White Chocolate Cupcakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg whites and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and buttermilk into the butter mixture alternately.
  6. Divide the batter among the cupcake liners and bake for 16-18 minutes.
  7. Melt together white chocolate, butter, and heavy cream to make ganache.
  8. Whip butter with salt, sift in powdered sugar, then fold in cooled melted white chocolate for buttercream.
  9. Remove a portion of the center of each cooled cupcake, fill with ganache, and top with buttercream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use the spoon-and-level method for measuring flour accurately.

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