Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Cupcakes 🧁🍊

These festive cranberry orange white chocolate cupcakes are a burst of holiday flavor in every bite! The tangy cranberries, fresh orange zest, and sweet white chocolate come together in a fluffy, delightful treat. Perfect for any celebration or sweet craving

Ingredients:

For the Cupcakes:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon orange zest

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

1/2 cup sour cream

3/4 cup fresh cranberries, chopped

1/2 cup white chocolate chips 🍫

For the Frosting:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted

Fresh cranberries and orange zest for decoration (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. 🧁

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).

Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with sour cream. Mix until just combined.

Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and white chocolate chips.

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the frosting, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until fluffy.

Stir in the melted white chocolate until well combined.

Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the white chocolate frosting.

Garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprinkle of orange zest for a festive touch. Enjoy these deliciously sweet and tart cupcakes! 🎉🍊

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Baking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 250 kcal | Servings: 12 cupcake