Description
Sweet strawberry magic meets white chocolate bliss in these irresistible cupcakes. Delicate crumb and luscious frosting promise a heavenly dessert experience that will enchant your senses and delight your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced
Baking Essentials:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup white chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (if needed)
- Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by lining a cupcake tray with delicate paper liners and heating the oven to a precise 350°F (175°C).
- Create a light, airy dry ingredient mixture by thoroughly whisking flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl until perfectly combined.
- Transform butter and sugar into a cloud-like consistency using an electric mixer, incorporating eggs individually and infusing with rich vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Carefully integrate the dry ingredient mixture into the creamy wet ingredients, alternating with smooth milk to ensure a silky, lump-free batter.
- Gently introduce chopped white chocolate pieces and delicately diced fresh strawberries, folding them through the batter with a gentle touch to maintain their integrity.
- Distribute the cupcake batter evenly across prepared liners, creating uniform rounds that will rise beautifully during baking.
- Bake the cupcakes for 18-22 minutes, watching for a golden surface and checking doneness with a clean toothpick inserted into the center.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack, ensuring they reach room temperature before frosting.
- Whip butter until smooth and glossy, gradually incorporating powdered sugar to create a luxurious buttercream base.
- Melt white chocolate carefully, then blend into the buttercream along with vanilla extract, adjusting consistency with gentle milk additions.
- Pipe or spread the white chocolate buttercream generously across the cooled cupcakes, creating elegant swirls and peaks.
- Embellish each cupcake with fresh, vibrant strawberry garnishes, adding a final touch of natural beauty and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Finely chop white chocolate and strawberries to distribute evenly throughout the batter without sinking.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free blend, maintaining same measurements.
- Reduce sugar slightly and use fresh, ripe strawberries for natural sweetness and vibrant flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg