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Easter Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting (Melissa d'Arabian) Recipe

Easter Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting (Melissa d'Arabian) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2/3 cup white chocolate chips
2 tsp vegetable shortening
1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 large egg
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 orange , zested (about 1 tsp)
1/2 orange, juiced (about 1 1/2 tbsp)
assorted toppings such as blueberries , candy-coated chocolate eggs , jelly beans

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 3 (6-cup) muffin pans with cupcake liners.
Frosting: Put the chocolate chips and shortening in a medium microwavable bowl. Microwave on high, stirring halfway between cooking time, until the chocolate is melted, about 40 to 50 seconds. Stir until smooth. With an electric mixer on low speed, beat the cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth, about 1 minute. Beat in the melted chocolate, orange juice, vanilla, and salt until blended. With the mixer on low speed, beat in the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
Cupcakes: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. With an electric mixer on high speed, beat the butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the egg and egg yolks, 1 at time, beating well after each addition. With the mixer on medium speed, beat in the sour cream, zest, and juice until blended. Add the flour mixture on low speed, and beat until just blended.
Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full with the batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 17 to 20 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the pan and let cool completely on a rack.
With a small metal spatula, spread the frosting over the tops of the cooled cupcakes; use assorted fruit and candies to decorate the cupcakes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	524.8 Kcal (2197 kJ)
Calories from fat	202.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.5g	35%
Cholesterol	89.8mg	30%
Sodium	226.05mg	9%
Potassium	161.78mg	3%
Total Carbs	78.42g	26%
Sugars	55.83g	223%
Dietary Fiber	0.52g	2%
Protein	4.48g	9%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	63.2mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	391.54 Kcal (1639 kJ)
Calories from fat	151.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.79g	35%
Cholesterol	67mg	30%
Sodium	168.65mg	9%
Potassium	120.7mg	3%
Total Carbs	58.51g	26%
Sugars	41.66g	223%
Dietary Fiber	0.38g	2%
Protein	3.34g	9%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	0.5mg	4%
Calcium	47.2mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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