Best White Chocolate Spice Cupcakes Recipes

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WHITE CHOCOLATE-SPICE CUPCAKES



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Candace Nelson, founder of the Beverly Hills cupcake bakery Sprinkles, says Thanksgiving is one of the busiest holidays at the bakery. She says holiday eaters are usually excited to try new desserts but they still want to stick with the "Thanksgiving flavor profile." "Spice cupcakes are certainly within the scope of traditional Thanksgiving flavors," she says. "With the twist of the white chocolate cream cheese frosting, these have a decadent richness and tang that make for a perfect finish to everyone's favorite meal."

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
1/2 cup milk
1 stick of butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
4 ounces (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, still firm but not cold
8 ounces cold cream cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 pound (3/4 box) plus 2 teaspoons powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 ounces white chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices and salt. In another bowl, combine molasses and milk.
  • With an electric mixer fitted with flat beater, cream the butter on medium to medium-high speed for 3 to 5 minutes. Gradually add the sugar. and beat until light and fluffy in texture. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low, and incorporate the flour mixture alternately with the molasses mixture, beating thoroughly after each addition and ending with dry ingredients.
  • Divide batter among the cupcake liners and bake for about 20 minutes, or until top of cupcakes spring back when lightly touched. Cool thoroughly before frosting.
  • Prepare the frosting. Using an electric mixer with flat beater, mix together butter, cream cheese and salt on medium speed for 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce speed to low, and gradually add powdered sugar until incorporated. Gradually add vanilla and melted white chocolate until just blended. Do not overwhip the frosting; the consistency should be creamy and dense, like ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 454, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 271 milligrams, Sugar 43 grams, TransFat 1 gram

SPICE CUPCAKES



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These moist, spicy cupcakes with creamy caramel frosting are a delicious treat. The recipe has been in my family for years. When I was growing up, it seemed these cupcakes were always in the freezer, just waiting to be snitched one at a time! -Carla Hodenfield, Ray, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 14 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups water
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each ground allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Coarsely chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and raisins to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature (do not drain). , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Stir in raisins. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture until well blended. Stir in walnuts. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cream and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat; cook and stir until smooth. Stir in butter and vanilla. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cupcakes; top with nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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