Description
Delightful cupcakes blending the tartness of cranberries with the brightness of orange zest and sweetness of white chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin by lining it with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the orange zest and vanilla extract.
- Combine the orange juice and buttermilk in a separate bowl, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk mixture.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool on a wire rack.
Notes
For best flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg