Description
Irresistible white chocolate strawberry cupcakes blend sweet romance with delicate summer flavors. Silky frosting and fresh strawberries create a perfect dessert that delights and satisfies you with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Main Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and arrange cupcake liners in a muffin tin, ensuring even spacing.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt using a whisk to eliminate potential lumps.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale, fluffy, and significantly increased in volume.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk to maintain a smooth, consistent batter texture.
- Gently fold melted white chocolate and finely chopped strawberries into the batter, distributing ingredients evenly without overmixing.
- Carefully portion batter into prepared cupcake liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, rotating the pan midway through to ensure uniform cooking, and test doneness by inserting a toothpick that comes out clean.
- Remove cupcakes from oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack to prevent soggy bottoms.
- Decorate with white chocolate frosting, using a piping bag for elegant presentation, and optionally garnish with fresh strawberry slices or delicate chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by selecting ripe, naturally sweet strawberries to balance the white chocolate’s richness.
- Prevent strawberry sinking by lightly coating chopped pieces in flour before folding into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Enhance moisture by using room temperature ingredients, which blend more smoothly and create a softer cupcake texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the same measurement proportions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg