Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Cupcakes
These Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Cupcakes are perfect for a sweet treat this holiday season! So simple to whip up and a hit with the family. Let’s bake this weekend!
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (chopped, if large)
- For the Frosting: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- Zest of 1/2 orange (for garnish)
- Fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the fresh orange juice and buttermilk, followed by the orange zest. Mix until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the fresh orange juice and melted white chocolate. Continue beating until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them generously with the white chocolate orange frosting.
- Top each cupcake with a little orange zest and a few fresh cranberries for a festive touch! Enjoy your Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Cupcakes!