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Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Cupcakes

Moist cupcakes infused with fresh cranberries, zesty orange, and creamy white chocolate, perfect for holiday baking.

  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Frost with optional white chocolate frosting if desired.

Notes

For a festive touch, top with additional white chocolate shavings or fresh cranberries. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

  • Author: Chef Sally
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Fat: 13g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Protein: 4g