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Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Cupcakes

Looking for a sweet treat that brightens up your day? These Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Cupcakes are the perfect balance of tart and sweet. With soft cupcakes filled with bits of dried cranberries and creamy white chocolate chips, you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds!
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries chopped
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh orange juice for frosting
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips melted (for frosting)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  • In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract, fresh orange juice, and the zest of the orange.
  • Start adding the dry ingredients alternately with the sour cream to the butter mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds full. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
  • For the frosting, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla and fresh orange juice. Finally, add the melted white chocolate and mix until fluffy.
  • Frost the cooled cupcakes with the creamy frosting. For a fun touch, top with extra cranberries or more white chocolate chips.