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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cupcakes

Irresistibly Soft White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cupcakes

These White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and a perfect blend of creamy white chocolate and crunchy nuts. A must-try for any dessert lover!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or a gluten-free blend
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup whole milk or almond milk for dairy-free option
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup chopped white chocolate
  • 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts toasted for extra flavor
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted white chocolate
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream to adjust consistency

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Mixer
  • spatula
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and milk, alternating between the two.
  5. Fold in chopped white chocolate and macadamia nuts.
  6. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  7. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  8. Beat butter, then mix in powdered sugar and melted white chocolate. Adjust with heavy cream as necessary.
  9. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with macadamia nuts and chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion and can be made gluten-free by substituting the flour.

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