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Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Cupcakes

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Delightful cupcakes combining tart cranberries, citrusy orange, and rich white chocolate for a flavorful treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
  • 3/4 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the orange zest and vanilla extract.
  6. Combine the freshly squeezed orange juice and buttermilk in a separate bowl.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk mixture.
  8. Fold in the chopped cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  9. Spoon the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  10. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and consider frostings that balance the tartness of the cranberries.

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