White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

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These cupcakes are like a sweet treat party! Inside, there’s a smooth white chocolate filling, and on top, there’s a special peppermint homemade frosting.

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Elegant white chocolate peppermint cupcakes that embody the festive spirit of the holidays. These delightful treats feature a moist and fluffy white chocolate cupcake base, infused with the richness of white chocolate chips. The cupcakes are artfully adorned with a swirl of peppermint-infused frosting, creating a perfect blend of sweetness and cool, refreshing mint. To add a touch of holiday magic, each cupcake may be sprinkled with crushed peppermint candy or adorned with a festive candy cane. The aroma is a delightful mix of sweet white chocolate and invigorating peppermint, creating a sensory experience that captures the essence of winter festivities. These cupcakes are a visually enchanting and delicious addition to any holiday celebration or winter-themed gathering.

These peppermint cupcakes are really soft and fluffy. Inside, there’s this amazing white chocolate filling that makes every bite delicious. The mix of peppermint and sweet white chocolate is just right.
They’d be a great choice for any holiday get-together!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE CUPCAKES

Each cupcake has a little candy cane inside and a fluffy peppermint frosting on top. When you take a bite, you can enjoy the flavors of both white chocolate and peppermint. Plus, there’s a sweet surprise
in the middle with the white chocolate filling. These cupcakes would be a hit at any holiday party! Spread some festive joy by serving these white chocolate cupcakes

They’re perfectly sweet and are so pretty with the candy cane toppings!

BAKING TIPS

  • Baking Pan: Get a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners ready.
  • Measuring Flour: Follow these three steps to measure flour accurately: 1) Fluff it up with a fork. 2) Spoon it into the measuring cup. 3) Level it with a knife.
  • Assembling: Use a piping tip to remove the centers of each cupcake and fill with ganache.
  • Frosting: Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them using a piping bag with the Wilton 1M tip.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED

Here are some important notes about the ingredients. For the complete list, check the recipe card below.

  • Flour: I used all-purpose flour.
  • Oil: Choose either vegetable oil or canola.
  • Eggs: Adding an extra egg white makes the cupcakes light and fluffy.
  • Yogurt: Use plain or vanilla yogurt, or sour cream as an alternative.
  • Peppermint Extract: Make sure it’s pure peppermint extract.
  • Lifeway Kefir Plain Whole Milk: Keeps the cupcake batter moist; ensure it’s at room temperature.
  • White Chocolate Chips: Opt for a high-quality brand like Nestle’s or Ghirardelli.
  • Candy Cane: I used 12 mini candy canes for decoration and crushed some for sprinkling on top.

FREQUENTLY QUESTIONS

  • Can These Be Made Ahead Of Time?

Absolutely! You can prepare the cupcakes the night before and then make the ganache and frosting on the day you plan to serve them. Decorate and enjoy!

  • What Makes Cupcakes More Moist?

Adding yogurt is a great way to boost moisture in cupcakes. Additionally, using Lifeway Kefir milk contributes significantly to keeping the cupcakes moist and delicious.

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