"Take a break from Christmas cookies with these white chocolate peppermint cupcakes. Soft, fluffy, and the white chocolate frosting is incredible!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 and 3/4 cups (207g) cake flour* (spoon & leveled)
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3/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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3 large egg whites, at room temperature
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon peppermint extract
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1/2 cup (120g) full-fat sour cream at room temperature*
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1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk at room temperature*
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6 ounces (170g) white chocolate, coarsely chopped
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1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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2 cups (240g) confectioners’ sugar
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¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (reduce to 1/4 tsp for less intense flavor)
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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optional: green or red food coloring, crushed candy canes, coarse sugar sprinkles for topping