Description
These Marble Black and White Cupcakes combine the classic flavors of vanilla and chocolate in a beautiful marbled pattern. Moist and tender, the cupcakes feature a soft crumb and balanced sweetness, perfect for any occasion. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they bake up light and fluffy with an enticing swirl that adds a touch of elegance to your homemade treats.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for chocolate batter)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water (for chocolate batter)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, one large egg, and vanilla extract thoroughly. Then, pour this wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined without overmixing.
- Create Chocolate Batter: Divide the batter evenly into two bowls. To one bowl, sift in the cocoa powder and add the boiling water. Stir carefully until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
- Assemble Cupcakes: Alternate spoonfuls of the vanilla and chocolate batter into each cupcake liner. Use a toothpick to gently swirl the batters together inside each liner, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes. The cupcakes are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure cupcakes remain tender and light.
- Boiling water added to the chocolate batter helps bloom the cocoa powder, enhancing the chocolate flavor and creating a softer texture.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting or serving to prevent melting or sogginess.
- Substitute buttermilk with milk and a teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar if unavailable.
