Freshly Milled White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

There’s something wonderfully cozy about peppermint and white chocolate mingling together—especially around the holiday season, but honestly, anytime is a good time. Imagine biting into a fluffy cupcake made from fresh milled flour, which adds a subtle nuttiness and extra freshness you can really taste. Then, topped with a luscious white chocolate peppermint frosting that’s smooth, creamy, and just a bit minty, this cupcake hits all the right notes. Whether you're sharing for a holiday gathering or savoring during quiet moments, these cupcakes bring a bright twist to classic flavors.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword white chocolate peppermint cupcakes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 5

Servings cupcakes

Calories 352kcal

Ingredients

Cupcake Batter:

6 tablespoons softened butter 86 grams
⅔ cup sugar or maple sugar 60 grams
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
¾ teaspoon peppermint extract
1 ¾ cups freshly milled soft white wheat flour finely milled (202 grams)
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
½ cup buttermilk 134 grams

White Chocolate Buttercream:

¾ cup softened butter 173 grams
⅓ cup melted white chocolate 65 grams
1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
1 ½ cups powdered sugar 150 grams
Crushed candy canes for topping

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and line a 12-cup cupcake pan with liners.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar.
Add the egg whites, vanilla, and peppermint extract and combine.
Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix until combined.
Add the buttermilk and mix until just combined.
Evenly divide the batter between the prepared cupcake pan and bake for 16-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool.
Prepare the frosting by beating the butter until fluffy.
Add the melted and mostly cooled white chocolate and beat.
Add the peppermint and powdered sugar and beat for a couple minutes until fluffy.
Ice the cupcakes as desired and top with crushed candy canes.

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