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White Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

Deliciously Moist White Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible White Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes, combining sweet white chocolate and tart cherries into a delicious and moist treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure extract
  • 1 cup milk whole or non-dairy option
  • 1 cup fresh cherries washed, pitted, and chopped
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips high-quality
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup additional white chocolate melted

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cupcake liners

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Wash, pit, and finely chop your fresh cherries, then pat them dry with a paper towel.
  3. Whisk together all-purpose flour and baking powder in a medium bowl until combined.
  4. Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until smooth, then stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually mix in the flour mixture alternately with the milk until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in chopped cherries and white chocolate chips.
  8. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full and bake for 18–22 minutes.
  9. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Melt the additional white chocolate and allow to cool, then beat with butter and powdered sugar.
  11. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the white chocolate buttercream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cherries are dried to prevent sinking. Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

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