Description
Sweet white chocolate strawberry cupcakes merge delicate flavors for an irresistible dessert. Strawberry-infused batter topped with silky white chocolate frosting creates a perfect balance of creamy and fruity notes you’ll adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz white chocolate
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners, ensuring even spacing.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate mixing bowl to eliminate potential lumps.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and airy, creating a smooth base for the cupcakes.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Gently melt white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, allowing it to cool slightly to prevent curdling.
- Fold melted white chocolate into the batter, then add sour cream and milk, stirring until the mixture becomes uniform and glossy.
- Gradually introduce dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring carefully to maintain a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Carefully distribute batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should come out clean.
- Remove cupcakes and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Prepare frosting by whipping butter until it becomes creamy and light in texture.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, creating a smooth and fluffy consistency.
- Blend in strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, mixing until the frosting reaches a silky, spreadable state.
- Generously frost the cooled cupcakes, using a piping bag or offset spatula for a professional finish.
Notes
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for seamless mixing and optimal texture.
- White chocolate quality significantly impacts flavor, so choose premium brands with high cocoa butter content.
- Gently fold strawberry puree into frosting to prevent separation and maintain a smooth, consistent texture.
- Customize cupcakes by adding fresh strawberry pieces between cake and frosting for extra fruity burst.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 234 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg