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Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Cupcakes

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Delightful cupcakes that blend the tangy sweetness of cranberries and oranges, topped with luscious white chocolate frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • For the frosting:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted white chocolate
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in the fresh orange juice and zesty orange peel.
  6. Alternate adding the dry ingredients with the buttermilk, stirring until smooth.
  7. Fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  8. Divide the batter into the lined cupcake tins, filling them about two-thirds full.
  9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before preparing the frosting.
  11. Beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar, melted white chocolate, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  12. Pipe the frosting onto each cupcake and garnish with extra cranberries or white chocolate curls.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better blending. Don’t overmix the batter.

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