"White chocolate adds a touch of richness to these exquisite cupcakes, flavored with a light touch of peppermint in the cake. Swiss Meringue Buttercream is piped with a festive ribbon look and sprinkled with soft peppermint candies for a splash of holiday color. These holiday cakes are delicious and will impress everyone..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 ounces white chocolate, melted
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1½ teaspoons baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup milk (preferably whole milk)
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 large egg white
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3 large egg whites
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¾ cups granulated sugar
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1/16 teaspoon salt
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1cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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10 to 12 (about 1/3 cup) soft peppermint candies, coarsely chopped