White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

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This white chocolate peppermint cupcake recipe combines the rich taste of white chocolate with a touch of refreshing peppermint. Topped with a creamy buttercream frosting and optional festive...

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Cooking tools:

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Cupcake liner
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Stand mixer
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cup
  • Microwave
  • Toothpick
  • Cooling rack
  • Kitchen timer

Ingredients

  • 1 and 3/4 cups (207g) cake flour* (spooned & leveled)
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 2teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup (120g) full-fat sour cream at room temperature*
  • 1/2 cup (120ml)whole milk at room temperature*
  • 6 ounces (170g) white chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups (240g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (reduce to 1/4 teaspoon for less intense flavor)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • optional: green or red food coloring, crushed candy canes, coarse sugar sprinkles for topping

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