Description
Moist, fluffy, and bursting with berry goodness — these White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes are a dreamy dessert that’s equal parts elegant and irresistible. With a light vanilla base, tangy raspberry filling, and creamy white chocolate frosting, they’re guaranteed to impress every time!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
1/2 cup white chocolate chips (or chunks)
For the frosting:
1 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp heavy cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then add vanilla.
5. Alternate adding dry ingredients with milk and sour cream, mixing just until combined.
6. Fold in raspberries and white chocolate chips gently.
7. Fill liners about 2/3 full and bake for 18–20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
9. For the frosting, melt white chocolate and let it cool slightly.
10. Beat butter until creamy, then add melted white chocolate, powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla.
11. Whip until smooth and fluffy.
12. Pipe or spread frosting onto cupcakes and top with a fresh raspberry.
Notes
For a bakery-style look, use a large round or star piping tip.
Add a raspberry jam center for an extra burst of fruit flavor.
Use high-quality white chocolate for the creamiest frosting.
Perfect for birthdays, bridal showers, or Valentine’s Day desserts!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg