White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

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White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

These cupcakes are a delightful combination of white chocolate and peppermint. They have a creamy white chocolate ganache inside and a homemade peppermint frosting on top.

PREP TIME: 20minutes
COOK TIME 15minutes
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 2minutes

SERVINGS 12 Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS:

PEPPERMINT CUPCAKES

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or maybe canola)
  • 1 large egg white, at room temperature
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup yogurt (plain or vanilla), at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp peppermint extract
  • ½ cup Lifeway Kefir Plain Whole Milk, at room temperature

White Chocolate Filling:

  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips

Peppermint Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (2 sticks)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp peppermint extract
  • 12 mini candy canes
  • ½ cup crushed candy canes (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Before you start baking, heat your oven to 350 degrees and get a muffin pan ready with 12 cupcake liners.

Peppermint Cupcakes

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, egg, egg white, yogurt, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until everything is well combined.
  3. Alternate adding the flour mixture and the Lifeway Kefir milk to the wet ingredients, whisking just until everything is combined (be careful not to overmix).
  4. Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full (using just under 3 tablespoons of batter) and bake for 15-18 minutes. Check the centers with a toothpick for doneness.
  5. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

White Chocolate Ganache

  1. In a small bowl, put the white chocolate chips aside.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the heavy whipping cream until it starts bubbling (usually 25-40 seconds).
  3. Pour the heated cream over the white chocolate chips and let it sit for 3 minutes.
  4. Afterward, whisk the mixture together until it becomes smooth.
  5. Allow it to cool to room temperature.

Peppermint Frosting

  1. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer using the paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until it becomes creamy, which usually takes about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add the powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the mixer. Mix on low speed until everything is combined, which usually takes about 30 seconds.
  3. Then, increase the speed to high and beat for an additional 1-2 minutes. The frosting should become light and creamy at this point.

Assemble

  1. After the cupcakes have cooled, use a piping tip or a small sharp knife to gently cut out the centers. Be cautious not to cut through the bottom of the cupcake.
  2. Fill each cupcake with the ganache filling.
  3. Frost the cupcakes using a piping bag and the Wilton 1M piping tip.
  4. Sprinkle crushed candy cane pieces on top and place one mini candy cane on each cupcake.
  5. For leftovers, store the cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they’ll stay fresh for up to 5 days.

NOTES:

  • Baking Pan: Prepare a 12-count muffin tin by placing cupcake liners in each cup.
  • Measuring Flour: To make sure you don’t add too much flour, follow these three easy steps: 1) Fluff up the flour with a fork. 2) Spoon the flour into your measuring cup. 3) Level off the excess flour by
    scraping a knife across the top of the measuring cup.
  • Assembling: Use a piping tip to carefully remove the centers of each cupcake. Then, either pipe or spoon in the ganache.
  • Frosting: Once the cupcakes have completely cooled, frost them using a piping bag with the Wilton 1M tip.

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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.