Description
White Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes are soft, fruity treats featuring creamy white chocolate and fresh strawberries in a tender vanilla cupcake base, topped with luscious strawberry or white chocolate frosting. Perfect for springtime, celebrations, or indulgent everyday baking.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- 1/2 cup white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter or cream cheese, softened
- 2–2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp strawberry puree or 1 tsp strawberry extract
- 1/4 cup white chocolate, melted (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: sliced strawberries, white chocolate shavings, sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well, then mix in vanilla and melted white chocolate.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Toss chopped strawberries in a bit of flour, then fold into the batter.
- Divide batter among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For frosting: Beat butter or cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and strawberry puree (and white chocolate, if using), beating until light and fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and top with strawberries, white chocolate shavings, or sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Toss strawberries in flour to prevent sinking during baking.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for best flavor and melting.
- Store unfrosted cupcakes in the freezer and frost fresh for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
