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Peppermint Cupcakes | White Chocolate Buttercream (Bataille Food #132)

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Indulge in the sweet spirit of the season with these White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes! Topped with a creamy buttercream and a hint of peppermint vanilla, these treats are perfect to bring a touch of holiday magic to your festive gatherings!

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Peppermint Cupcakes | White Chocolate Buttercream

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Indulge in the sweet spirit of the season with these White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes! Topped with a creamy buttercream and a hint of peppermint vanilla, these treats are perfect to bring a touch of holiday magic to your festive gatherings!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Bake Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Christmas Baking
Cuisine Christmas
Servings 24

Equipment

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Mini Muffin Tray
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Baking Sheet (M)

Ingredients
 

PEPPERMINT VANILLA MUFFINS

  • 6.88 oz (195 g) all-purpose flour
  • 0.28 oz (8 g) Cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp (1 g) baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1 g) baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) sea salt
  • 2.47 oz (70 g) butter (Softened | At Room Temperature)
  • 7.05 oz (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs (Large | At Room Temperature)
  • 5.29 oz (150 g) sour cream (At Room Temperature)
  • 1 oz (28 g) vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7.5 g) vanilla bean paste
  • 1/2 tsp (2 g) peppermint extract

WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BUTTERCREAM

  • 4.23 oz (120 g) white chocolate chips
  • 0.70 oz (20 g) heavy cream
  • 7 oz (200 g) butter (Softened | At Room Temperature)
  • 2 1/2 tsp (12.5 g) vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tsp (4 g) peppermint extract (1/2 tsp for less strong flavor)
  • 12.70 oz (360 g) powdered sugar
  • 24 candy canes ( Mini | For decorations)

Instructions
 

PEPPERMINT VANILLA MUFFINS PREPARATION

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour together with the corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
    6.88 oz all-purpose flour, 0.28 oz Cornstarch, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • In a separate mixing bowl, cream the softened butter together with the granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
    2.47 oz butter, 7.05 oz granulated sugar
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  • Add in the eggs one at a time. Beat for an additional minute.
    3 eggs
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  • Continue by adding half of the flour mixture, continuing on low speed, mixing until just combined.
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  • Then add the sour cream, vegetable oil, vanilla bean paste and peppermint extract and mix until just combined.
    5.29 oz sour cream, 1 oz vegetable oil, 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste, 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
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  • Finally add the other half of the flour mixture and mix until just combined. NOTE: Using a rubber spatula, give the batter a gentle fold to make sure all of the ingredients have combined.
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  • Pour the preparation into each well of your Mini Muffin Tray to 3/4 full in order to have a nice top.
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BAKE!

  • Bake for 12 minutes at 320F/160C. (Every oven heats differently, monitor your muffins from 10 minutes). It is ready when the toothpick inserted comes out clean or with little to no crumbs.
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  • Once your Peppermint Vanilla Muffins are out of the oven, let them cool down for about 10 minutes before unmolding then onto your cooling rack.

WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT BUTTERCREAM PREPARATION

  • Place the white chocolate together with the heavy cream in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. NOTE: The base of the bowl should sit above the water without touching it. Allow the chocolate and butter to melt so that it is smooth, shiny and glossy. Stirring well to combine. Remove from heat and set aside to cool down.
    4.23 oz white chocolate chips, 0.70 oz heavy cream
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  • In a mixing bowl, add the softened butter and beat on high until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Mix in the cooled white chocolate, until combined.
    7 oz butter
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  • On low speed, add the vanilla bean paste, peppermint extract and the sifted powdered sugar in 2 portions, mix in the powdered sugar at low speed, until each addition is fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and mix for 1-2 minutes on low speed.
    2 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste, 1 tsp peppermint extract, 12.70 oz powdered sugar
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  • Transfer the white chocolate peppermint buttercream to a piping bag with the star tip. Pipe frosting on top of the muffins and decorate with mini candy canes. Enjoy & Happy Holidays!
    24 candy canes
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  • N.B. These cupcakes are best enjoyed the day of. However, you can store the muffins wrapped at room temperature and the frosting in the refrigerator up to 3 days for assembly later.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Peppermint Cupcakes | White Chocolate Buttercream
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 0.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 49mg16%
Sodium 130mg6%
Potassium 48mg1%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugar 27g30%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 343IU7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Credit: Julie Marie from the blog Julie Marie Eats ; Recipe “White Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes”. These were excellent ; anyone who adores peppermint will certainly enjoy these very much! ~Nessa

Avec cette recette, je participe au défi culinaire la “Bataille Food” originellement crée par Jenna du blog Bistro de Jenna. Ainsi qu’Hélène du blog Keskonmangemaman, administratrice de la page Facebook de la Bataille Food.

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Le mois dernier Isabelle du blog Cooking Julia a nominé Viviane du blog Quoiqu’on mange? pour être notre nouvelle marraine. Alors pour la 132ème édition de la Bataille Food Viviane nous a choisi un thème de saison: “Décembre : un dessert blanc comme neige !” Présentation de la 132ème édition ICI!

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Qui ne rêve pas d’un Noël blanc?… Bien que cela ne soit pas possible de partout, on a de quoi s’amuser en cuisine. Aujourd’hui je vous propose des Cupcakes à la menthe, saveur sucre d’orge ; une recette qui rappelle les douceurs d’enfance qui plaira aux petits comme aux grands!

Voici la liste des participants de la Bataille Food #132, allez voir les belles choses qu’ils ont réalisé:

  1. Christelle du blog La cuisine de Poupoule
  2. Delphine du blog Oh, la Gourmande
  3. Catalina du blog Le blog de Cata
  4. Michelle du blog Plaisirs de la Maison
  5. Nessa du blog Baking with Nessa
  6. Isabelle du blog Cuisine d’Ici et d’Isca
  7. Marion du blog Marmotte cuisine… tradi…
  8. Irisa du blog Cuisine et Couleurs
  9. Laurence du blog Plaisir et Equilibre
  10. Vanessa du blog La Popote de Petit Bohnium
  11. Isabelle du blog Cooking Julia
  12. Michèle du blog Croquant Fondant Gourmand
  13. Assia du blog Gourmandises Assia
  14. Alicia du blog Bal des Saveurs
  15. Virginie du blog Ca ne sent pas un peu le brûlé là ?
  16. Zika du blog Cuisine bônoise de Zika
  17. Florence du blog Flo en cuisine
  18. Christine du blog Pause Nature
  19. Nathalie du blog Cuisine Voozenoo
  20. Ewa du blog Les horizons d’Ewa
  21. Viviane du blog Quoi Qu’on Mange ?

A très vite pour connaitre notre nouvelle Marraine ou Parrain! Bises, ~Nessa

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