Cranberry Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream, at room temperature
• 1 cup chopped fresh cranberries
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 ounces white chocolate chips (such as Ghirardelli(R) Premium Baking Chips), melted and cooled slightly
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract