How to Make Two-Tone Chocolate Marble Cupcakes

Prepare Dry Ingredients

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Cream Butter and Sugar

Beat until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.

Create Batters

Split the batter and mix cocoa powder into half.

Fill and Marble

Alternate spoonfuls of each batter into liners and swirl.

Bake and Cool

Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, then cool completely.

Baking Tips

Don't overmix after swirling to keep a distinct marble pattern.

Use good-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.

Two-Tone Chocolate Marble Cupcakes

Name: Two-Tone Chocolate Marble Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 12 cupcakes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 3 tablespoons cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons milk

Light and fluffy marble cupcakes featuring a swirl of rich chocolate and classic vanilla flavors. Perfectly moist and delicious, they're a crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion!

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

18 Minutes

Total Time

38 Minutes

Chef

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Ingredients

Custard Cream

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup buttermilk

3 tablespoons cocoa powder

2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.

Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour.

Divide the batter in half. Stir cocoa powder and milk into one half to make the chocolate batter.

Spoon vanilla and chocolate batters alternately into the cupcake liners. Swirl gently with a toothpick for a marbled effect.

Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Two-Tone Chocolate Marble Cupcakes

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How to Make Two-Tone Chocolate Marble Cupcakes

Two-Tone Chocolate Marble Cupcakes

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