Description
These White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and bursting with sweet-tart raspberry flavor. Studded with creamy white chocolate and topped with a luscious raspberry-kissed frosting, they’re an elegant yet irresistible dessert perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence.
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 milk
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
For the Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp raspberry puree or jam
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla.
5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in white chocolate chips and gently fold in raspberries.
7. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. Cool completely before frosting.
10. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, raspberry puree, vanilla, and cream until smooth and fluffy.
11. Pipe or spread frosting onto cupcakes and garnish with fresh raspberries if desired.
Notes
Toss raspberries lightly in flour to prevent sinking.
White chocolate pairs beautifully with lemon zest added to the batter.
Store cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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