¾cupunsalted buttercut into 12-16 chunks and softened
3large eggs
½cupwhole milk
1 ½teaspoonvanilla extract
White Chocolate Frosting
3ozwhite chocolatechopped into small pieces
5tbsheavy cream
1cupunsalted buttersoftened to room temperature
5cupspowdered sugar
1tbsvanilla
Pinchsalt
Garnish with extra white chocolate piecessprinkles, or crushed candies
Instructions
Adjust oven racks to the middle of the oven and then preheat oven to 350°F. Place cupcake liners in cupcake pan and set aside.
In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt on low. Once combined, with the mixer on low, add the butter one chunk at a time. Mix until the mixture looks like coarse sand.*
1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¾ teaspoon salt, ¾ cup unsalted butter
In a microwave-safe dish, microwave white chocolate on 50% power for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until smooth.
2 oz white chocolate
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until fully combined. Then add in the milk, vanilla, and melted white chocolate, and increase the mixer speed to medium and mix for ~3 minutes or until the batter is light and fluffy.
3 large eggs, ½ cup whole milk, 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Fill cupcake pan ¾ full and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
How To Make White Chocolate Frosting
In a microwave-safe dish, combine white chocolate and heavy cream. Microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until smooth. Set aside until cool.
3 oz white chocolate, 5 tbs heavy cream
In a mixing bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar, until combined.
1 cup unsalted butter, 5 cups powdered sugar
With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour in the white chocolate ganache. Then beat on high to get volume. Add in the vanilla and salt.
1 tbs vanilla, Pinch salt
Frost the cupcakes with a piping bag and Wilton 1M tip or spoon on dollops. Garnish with white chocolate pieces or sprinkles.
Garnish with extra white chocolate pieces
Notes
Tips and Tricks
*Reverse Creaming: This technique produces tender cupcakes that hold together well.
Storage: If frosted, I like to store cupcakes in a large container with a lid in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Make ahead: You can make the cupcakes ahead of time, freeze for up to 6 months, then thaw the night before serving and frost the day you serve them.