Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with these Marble Black and White Cupcakes. A moist vanilla base swirled with rich chocolate creates a visually striking treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- Optional: chocolate chips or chocolate chunks for extra richness
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract. Mix in sour cream and milk until smooth.
- Combine Batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Create Chocolate Batter: Whisk cocoa powder with hot water to form a smooth paste. Divide cupcake batter in half, stir cocoa mixture into one half.
- Marble Effect: Spoon vanilla and chocolate batter alternately into cupcake liners, then swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can frost these with vanilla or chocolate buttercream, or enjoy them plain.
- Add a few mini chocolate chips to the chocolate batter for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
