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Marble Cupcakes Recipe

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Delight in these beautifully marbled cupcakes featuring a moist vanilla and bittersweet chocolate cake swirl, topped with a luscious two-tone swirl of vanilla and chocolate buttercream frosting. Perfect for any celebration, these cupcakes combine classic flavors with a stunning presentation.

Ingredients

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Cupcake Batter

  • 1 1/4 cups (163g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cups (155g) sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (115g) sour cream plus 1 tbsp
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2.5 oz bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao), chopped and melted

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

  • 10 tbsp (140g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 1/2 cups (288g) powdered sugar
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp cream
  • Pinch of salt

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

  • 10 tbsp (140g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups (230g) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup (29g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp cream
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Make the Cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, then set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixer bowl, beat the unsalted butter and sugar together until light in color and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Take care not to rush this step for optimal texture.
  4. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition and scraping down the bowl sides to ensure everything is well incorporated.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients and Wet: Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until just combined. Then add sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  6. Finish Batter: Add remaining dry ingredients and mix again until a smooth, uniform batter forms, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Divide and Flavor Batter: Split the batter evenly into two bowls. Stir the melted bittersweet chocolate into one half to create the chocolate batter.
  8. Fill Cupcake Liners: Alternate spoonfuls of chocolate and vanilla batter into the cupcake liners, using about 3 1/2 to 4 tablespoons per cupcake to create the marbled effect.
  9. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Cool: Remove cupcakes from the oven and let them cool for 2-3 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Make Vanilla Buttercream: Beat butter until smooth in a large bowl. Gradually add half the powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla extract, 1-2 tablespoons of cream, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Add remaining powdered sugar and adjust cream to achieve desired consistency. Set aside.
  12. Make Chocolate Buttercream: Beat butter until smooth. Add half the powdered sugar and cocoa powder and mix well. Incorporate vanilla, cream, and salt. Add remaining powdered sugar and adjust cream as needed until smooth.
  13. Prepare Swirl Frosting: Place vanilla and chocolate buttercream each into separate piping bags without tips, then insert both into a larger piping bag fitted with a piping tip (Ateco tip 847 recommended).
  14. Frost Cupcakes: Squeeze the large piping bag gently until both frosting colors appear from the tip, and pipe onto cooled cupcakes to create a beautiful swirl effect.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is at room temperature for both the batter and frosting to achieve better mixing and texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to maintain cupcake tenderness.
  • Using a food scale to divide the batter evenly ensures consistent cupcake size and marbling.
  • The frosting consistency can be adjusted with cream to suit piping preferences.
  • For best results, cool the cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  • The chocolate used should be 60% cacao for a balanced rich flavor that complements the vanilla.

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