Description
Sweet white chocolate blueberry cupcakes deliver a delightful dance of creamy richness and fruity freshness. Each bite promises a perfect balance of smooth white chocolate and juicy blueberries that will enchant dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup white chocolate (melted and cooled)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and positioning cupcake liners in a muffin tin for optimal baking conditions.
- Sift together dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring flour, baking powder, and salt are evenly distributed and free of lumps.
- Utilize an electric mixer to cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light, airy, and pale in color, creating a smooth base for the cupcakes.
- Introduce eggs individually into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition, then incorporate vanilla extract for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Gradually integrate dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture, alternating between the two to maintain a consistent, lump-free batter texture.
- Delicately fold fresh blueberries and white chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring even distribution without compromising the mixture’s delicate structure.
- Carefully portion batter into cupcake liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow proper rising during the baking process.
- Position the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
- Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack, preventing moisture condensation.
- Prepare the frosting by whipping butter and powdered sugar until smooth, then introduce vanilla, cream, and melted white chocolate for a luxurious finish.
- Once cupcakes have reached room temperature, generously apply the white chocolate frosting using a piping bag or offset spatula.
- Garnish with additional blueberries and white chocolate chips for a visually appealing and flavor-enhanced presentation.
Notes
- Prevent blueberries from sinking by tossing them in a light dusting of flour before folding into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the cupcakes.
- Create dairy-free version by substituting butter with coconut oil and using almond or oat milk instead of regular milk, maintaining the recipe’s delicate texture.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a hint of lemon zest to the batter, which brightens the blueberry notes and complements the sweet white chocolate.
- Ensure perfectly moist cupcakes by not overmixing the batter and checking doneness with a toothpick that comes out clean, leaving a few moist crumbs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg