Description
Delightful white chocolate strawberry cupcakes combine classic flavors with elegant French pastry techniques. Sweet strawberry notes complement rich white chocolate in this irresistible dessert perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (170 grams) diced fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) white chocolate chips
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Liquid and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F and prepare a muffin tin with decorative cupcake liners.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any lumps.
- Using an electric mixer, blend butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, beating until well integrated and creamy.
- Gradually introduce dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk to maintain a silky smooth consistency.
- Gently fold white chocolate chips and fresh strawberry pieces into the batter, distributing evenly to ensure each cupcake will have balanced flavor.
- Carefully fill each cupcake liner approximately three-quarters full, allowing room for rising during baking.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge clean when removed.
- Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before applying frosting or serving.
Notes
- Select ripe, fresh strawberries for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness in your cupcakes.
- Chop strawberries into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the batter and prevent sinking.
- Gently fold white chocolate chips and strawberries to maintain the cupcake’s delicate texture and prevent overmixing.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend to maintain the cupcake’s soft consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 221 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg