Description
Moist and fluffy white chocolate raspberry cupcakes topped with a luscious white chocolate buttercream and bursting with fresh raspberries.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 3/4 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 3 oz white chocolate, melted (for frosting)
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream (for frosting consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in the melted white chocolate.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the raspberries.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar gradually and mix well.
- Add melted white chocolate and beat until smooth; adjust consistency with milk or cream if needed.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and top with extra raspberries if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh raspberries for best flavor and texture.
- Let the white chocolate cool slightly before adding to the batter or frosting.
- Cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg