Description
Sweet white chocolate strawberry cupcakes blend delicate flavors with irresistible charm. Creamy frosting and fresh strawberries create a delightful dessert that will transport you to pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped white chocolate
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and arrange cupcake liners in a muffin pan.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- In a separate large bowl, whip butter and sugar until light and airy, creating a creamy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition.
- Gradually introduce dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, melted white chocolate, and chopped strawberries, distributing ingredients evenly throughout the batter.
- Carefully portion the batter into prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, indicating perfect doneness.
- Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack and allow to cool completely to room temperature.
- Prepare frosting by beating butter and powdered sugar until silky and well-combined.
- Stir in melted white chocolate and strawberry puree, creating a luscious, pale pink frosting.
- Once cupcakes are fully cooled, generously frost each cupcake with the white chocolate strawberry cream.
- Garnish with additional fresh strawberry pieces or white chocolate shavings if desired, and serve.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter and even mixing.
- Gently fold strawberries to prevent color bleeding and maintain fruit integrity.
- Choose fresh, ripe strawberries for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free blend.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 134 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg