Description
These White Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and bursting with flavor! They feature a moist vanilla cupcake infused with creamy white chocolate and fresh strawberries, topped with a luscious strawberry buttercream. Perfect for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or any special occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 4 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- ½ cup diced fresh strawberries
For the Strawberry Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons strawberry puree (blended fresh strawberries)
- 2 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream (if needed, for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with 12 liners.
- Prepare the cupcake batter:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Mix in melted white chocolate.
- Alternately add flour mixture and milk, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced strawberries.
- Bake the cupcakes:
- Divide batter evenly among the liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare the frosting:
- Beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar.
- Mix in vanilla, strawberry puree, and melted white chocolate.
- If needed, add heavy cream for desired consistency.
- Frost and serve:
- Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries or white chocolate shavings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon almond extract to the batter.
- Use freeze-dried strawberry powder instead of fresh puree for a stronger strawberry flavor in the frosting.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day or in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: White chocolate cupcakes, strawberry frosting, homemade cupcakes, Valentine’s dessert, easy cupcake recipe