Delight Your Senses with White Chocolate Orange Cupcakes 😍🍊
Get ready to indulge in a burst of citrusy sweetness combined with creamy white chocolate goodness! Our White Chocolate Orange Cupcakes are a delightful treat for any occasion, from afternoon tea to dessert at a special celebration. With a moist and fluffy orange-infused cake topped with a decadent white chocolate-orange frosting, these cupcakes are sure to impress. Let’s dive into the recipe and bring some joy to your taste buds!
Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes:
- 150g (2/3 cup) caster sugar
- 150g (1 1/4 cups) self-raising flour
- 150g (2/3 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 medium eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100g (3.5 oz) white chocolate, chopped
For the Frosting:
- 200g (1 1/2 cups) icing sugar
- 100g (3.5 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1/2 orange
- 50g (1.75 oz) white chocolate, melted
For Decoration:
- Orange zest curls
- White chocolate shavings
Directions:
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan/350°F/Gas Mark 4). Line a muffin tin with paper cases.
- Mix Cupcake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the caster sugar and softened butter until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and orange zest.
- Sift in the self-raising flour and gently fold until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped white chocolate.
- Bake Cupcakes:
- Divide the batter evenly between the paper cases, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the cupcakes are risen, golden, and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Frosting:
- For the frosting, beat together the softened butter and icing sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the orange zest and juice, and beat until well combined.
- Drizzle in the melted white chocolate while continuing to beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Frost and Decorate:
- Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
- Decorate with orange zest curls and white chocolate shavings before serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 300 kcal per serving
- Servings: 12 cupcakes
These White Chocolate Orange Cupcakes are a perfect blend of citrusy freshness and creamy indulgence, making them a delightful treat for any dessert lover. Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea or served as the finale to a special meal, these cupcakes are sure to leave a lasting impression. So go ahead, whip up a batch, and treat yourself to a little slice of heaven! 😍🍊