Description
Delectable white chocolate strawberry cupcakes combine rich flavors from classic French baking techniques. Sweet strawberry frosting and delicate white chocolate cake create an irresistible dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup white chocolate, melted
Liquid Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and arrange cupcake liners in a standard muffin tin.
- Combine dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, and salt – in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until achieving a light, airy texture, then incorporate eggs and vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter blend, mixing until achieving a smooth, homogeneous batter.
- Gently fold melted white chocolate and finely chopped strawberries into the cupcake mixture.
- Distribute batter evenly, filling each liner approximately 3/4 full, ensuring consistent volume.
- Bake in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Prepare frosting by beating butter until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and melted white chocolate into the butter base.
- Adjust frosting consistency by adding heavy cream, creating a spreadable texture.
- Pipe or spread frosting generously over cooled cupcakes.
- Optional: Decorate with fresh strawberry slices or whole berries for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother batter mixing and better texture.
- Dice strawberries small to prevent sinking and distribute evenly throughout cupcakes.
- For gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a reliable gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum for structure.
- Reduce sugar slightly and use fresh, ripe strawberries for a more balanced sweetness and natural fruit flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 224 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg