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White Chocolate Blueberry Cupcakes Recipe

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Delight in these moist and fluffy White Chocolate Blueberry Cupcakes, featuring a tender crumb bursting with fresh blueberries and luscious melted white chocolate. Topped with smooth, velvety white chocolate buttercream frosting and garnished with fresh blueberries, these cupcakes offer a perfect balance of sweetness and fruity freshness, ideal for celebrations or an indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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Cupcake Batter

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 4 ounces white chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 ounces white chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Fresh blueberries, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to ensure the cupcakes don’t stick and bake evenly.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light in color and fluffy in texture, which will help create a tender crumb.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then stir in the pure vanilla extract for flavor.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to distribute the leavening agents and seasoning evenly.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk. Mix gently until just combined to prevent overmixing, which can make the cupcakes tough.
  6. Incorporate Melted White Chocolate: Stir in the cooled melted white chocolate until the batter is smooth and uniform, enhancing the flavor and texture.
  7. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries to evenly distribute them without breaking their skins, which keeps the blueberries intact and juicy.
  8. Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the lined muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
  9. Bake Cupcakes: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.
  10. Cool Cupcakes: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting.
  11. Prepare Buttercream: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until fluffy and well combined.
  12. Add White Chocolate to Frosting: Stir in the melted white chocolate until the frosting is velvety and glossy. If too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of heavy cream to reach desired consistency.
  13. Frost Cupcakes: Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip and pipe beautiful swirls or rosettes onto the cooled cupcakes.
  14. Garnish: Top each cupcake with fresh blueberries for a pop of color and added freshness before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the white chocolate is fully melted and cooled before adding to prevent curdling the batter or frosting.
  • Gently fold the blueberries into the batter to avoid crushing them and turning the batter blue.
  • If fresh blueberries are not available, frozen can be used but do not thaw them before folding into the batter to minimize bleeding.
  • Cool the cupcakes completely to room temperature before frosting to avoid melting the buttercream.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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