White Chocolate Cupcakes with Candied Kumquats

Vegetarian
White Chocolate Cupcakes with Candied Kumquats
45 min.
18
218kcal

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If you're searching for a delightful dessert that combines the rich sweetness of white chocolate with the unique tang of candied kumquats, look no further than these White Chocolate Cupcakes with Candied Kumquats! Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and indulge your sweet tooth.

These moist and fluffy cupcakes are lightened by fluffy egg whites and complemented by a luscious white chocolate cream cheese frosting, creating a heavenly blend of flavors and textures. The candied kumquats add a sophisticated twist, providing a burst of citrusy brightness that beautifully offsets the sweetness of the frosting, making each bite an experience to savor.

Not only are these cupcakes vegetarian, but they also come together quickly in just 45 minutes, making them a wonderful choice for spontaneous celebrations or planned gatherings alike. With a batch that serves 18, you'll have plenty to share—or to indulge in all by yourself. Rich in flavor and appealing in presentation, these cupcakes will elevate your dessert game, and they’re surely going to be a hit with everyone at the table. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a little slice of heaven with this delightful recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1.8 cups flour 
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • ounces cream cheese room temperature ()
  • large egg whites 
  • 18 servings kumquats 
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  • cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted room temperature ()
  • 0.5 cup coconut milk unsweetened canned
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 4.5 ounces chocolate white chopped (such as Lindt or Perugina)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line three 6-cup muffin pans with paper liners.
  2. Place white chocolate in metal bowl set over pan of barely simmering water. Stir until melted and smooth.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat sugar, butter, and vanilla in large bowl until blended.
  4. Add hot white chocolate to sugar mixture; stir to combine.
  5. Add flour mixture in 3 additions alternately with coconut milk in 2 additions, beating batter just to combine between additions.
  6. Using clean dry beaters, beat egg whites in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Gently fold egg white mixture into batter in 3 additions.
  7. Divide batter among muffin cups (about 1/4 cup each).
  8. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)
  9. Stir white chocolate in metal bowl set over saucepan of barely simmering water until melted and smooth. Cool slightly. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt in medium bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in melted white chocolate.
  10. Let cool until thickened to spreadable consistency.
  11. Spread frosting over cupcakes.
  12. Drain Candied Kumquats; arrange kumquats decoratively atop cupcakes. (Can be assembled 2 hours ahead.
  13. Let stand at room temperature.)
  14. *Coconut milk is available at many supermarkets and at Indian, Southeast Asian, and Latin markets.

Nutrition Facts

Calories218kcal
Protein5.54%
Fat45.01%
Carbs49.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.56
Glycemic Load
17.59
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.4347825996254%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.57mg
Apigenin
0.22mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:217.57kcal
10.88%
Fat:11.07g
17.03%
Saturated Fat:7.11g
44.42%
Carbohydrates:27.37g
9.12%
Net Carbohydrates:26.81g
9.75%
Sugar:17.66g
19.62%
Cholesterol:21.07mg
7.02%
Sodium:103.05mg
4.48%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Protein:3.06g
6.13%
Selenium:6.89µg
9.84%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.7%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.43%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.97%
Folate:25.18µg
6.3%
Vitamin A:248.56IU
4.97%
Phosphorus:49.39mg
4.94%
Vitamin B3:0.84mg
4.21%
Calcium:41.5mg
4.15%
Iron:0.75mg
4.14%
Copper:0.05mg
2.26%
Fiber:0.55g
2.22%
Potassium:75.7mg
2.16%
Magnesium:7.81mg
1.95%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.84%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.8%
Zinc:0.24mg
1.59%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.22%
Vitamin K:1.21µg
1.16%
Source:Epicurious