Very Merry Marble Christmas Cupcakes
Delight in the festive spirit with Very Merry Marble Christmas Cupcakes! These charming treats combine rich chocolate and fluffy vanilla in a beautiful marbled design, making them perfect for any holiday gathering. Easy to prepare, they promise to bring joy and sweetness to your celebrations and will impress both young and old alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttercream frosting (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until combined; reserve about 1 cup of batter.
- Mix reserved batter with cocoa powder for marbling; alternate spoonfuls of each batter into liners and swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg