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Heavenly White Chocolate Cupcakes recipe

Heavenly White Chocolate Cupcakes

Author: Laura Bais
These cupcakes are the perfect fusion of vanilla and white chocolate - rich, floral, and warm. They have a luxurious flavor and super spongy, but crumbly cake. White chocolate cupcakes are all-time classics!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 pieces
Calories 335.8 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 cupcake tin
  • 1 Mixer

Ingredients
 
 

Cupcake Batter

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp instant vanilla pudding powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 egg whites (at room temperature)
  • 6 tbsp butter (softened)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 16 white truffles (or white chocolate cubes)

Frosting

  • 6 oz white chocolate
  • 1 pkg cream cheese
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 16 almonds (optional)
  • 2 tbsp coconut (optional)

Instructions
 

Making the Batter

  • Measure out the milk and mix it with vanilla essence.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
  • Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Using a mixer, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks.
  • In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened butter with granulated sugar until fluffy. Add the sour cream to the mixture and mix until it achieves a smooth consistency.
  • Gradually add the flour and milk mixture in three equal portions, mixing well after each addition.
  • Using a silicone spatula, gently fold in the beaten egg whites in three portions, ensuring the batter is smooth.

Baking

  • Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners or baking paper. Scoop the batter into each mold, filling them about 2/3 full.
  • Bake at 325 °F (160 °C) for approximately 20 minutes. Check their doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with only a few crumbs attached.

Filling

  • Once baked, while the cupcakes are still hot, create a hole in the top using a cupcake corer or a small knife.
  • Place a chocolate truffle inside each hole.

Frosting

  • Mix melted white chocolate, cream cheese, butter, and a generous splash of vanilla essence together until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar and combine well.
  • Place the frosting in the refrigerator while the cupcakes are baking to firm it up, making it easier to pipe later.
  • Once the cupcakes have cooled for about half an hour on a rack, pipe or spread the frosting on top.
  • Optionally, you can dust them with some coconut and add almonds on top for decoration.

Notes

Storing Tips
Keep them in the fridge for 4 days in airtight containers or 2 days at room temperature. You can freeze them for up to 3 months, as well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 335.8kcalCarbohydrates: 41.6gProtein: 4.5gFat: 17.3gSaturated Fat: 10.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 38.8mgSodium: 193.5mgPotassium: 108.9mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 451.6IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 88.2mgIron: 0.8mg
Keyword cream cheese frosting, vanilla batter, white chocolate, white truffles