Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Cupcakes

🧁 Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Cupcakes 🍊🍫

These Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Cupcakes are a delightful combination of tart cranberries, refreshing orange zest, and the creamy sweetness of white chocolate. Perfect for the holidays or any special occasion, these cupcakes are a burst of flavor in every bite, with a festive, bright appearance to match. The balance of sweet and tangy makes them irresistible, and the white chocolate frosting adds a luxurious touch.

What You’ll Need:

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 orange
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 ¼ cups fresh or frozen cranberries (roughly chopped if large)
• ¼ cup white chocolate chips (optional, for extra chocolate flavor in the cupcakes)

For the White Chocolate Frosting:

• 8 oz white chocolate (chopped or in chips)
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1-2 tbsp heavy cream (as needed for desired consistency)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

How to Make the Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Cupcakes:

video instructions available below
Instructions