Description
Moist, fluffy cranberry orange cupcakes filled with tart cranberries, bright citrus flavor, and topped with smooth white chocolate frosting the perfect festive treat for winter or the holidays.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp orange zest
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup milk
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (chopped)
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
For the frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 oz white chocolate, melted and cooled
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp heavy cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Extra cranberries and orange zest for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and orange zest.
5. Stir in orange juice and milk until combined.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
7. Fold in chopped cranberries and white chocolate chips.
8. Divide the batter evenly among liners and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
10. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy, then add melted white chocolate, powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
11. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with cranberries and orange zest.
Notes
You can use dried cranberries instead of fresh; soak them in warm orange juice for 10 minutes first.
For extra orange flavor, add a bit of orange extract to the frosting.
Store cupcakes in the fridge for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cranberry orange cupcakes, white chocolate frosting, holiday dessert, Christmas cupcakes