Chocolate Marble Cupcakes Recipe

Chocolate Marble Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 120g softened butter (1/2 cup)
• 3 medium eggs
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 100g semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp extra melted butter
• 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 100g chocolate chips (for added texture)

Instructions:

1. Melt the Chocolate:
   • In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and 2 tbsp of melted butter.
   • Stir frequently until the chocolate and butter melt together completely and become smooth.
   • Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
3. Make the Cupcake Batter:
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and white sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
   • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Gradually add the flour mixture into the butter-sugar-egg mixture, beating continuously until everything is well combined.
5. Prepare the Chocolate Marbling:
   • Remove a portion of the batter (about half) and transfer it to a separate bowl.
   • To the batter in the second bowl, add the cocoa powder and the melted chocolate mixture. Stir well to combine.
   • Add the 100g of chocolate chips to the chocolate batter and mix gently.
6. Fill the Cupcake Liners:
   • Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
   • Prepare a cupcake tin by lining it with cupcake liners.
   • Using a spoon, alternate scoops of the plain batter and chocolate batter into each cupcake liner, adding about 1 tablespoon of each.
   • Using a toothpick or a knife, gently swirl the two batters together to create a marbled effect.
7. Bake the Cupcakes:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the tin.
8. Serve and Enjoy:
   • Once completely cooled, the cupcakes are ready to serve. Enjoy these moist and delicious Chocolate Marble Cupcakes!

Tips:

• Ensure the Butter is Softened: Softened butter will help create a smooth batter and prevent any lumps when mixing.
• Check Doneness: Start checking the cupcakes at the 18-minute mark to ensure they don’t overbake.
• Customizations: You can add a dusting of powdered sugar or even a drizzle of chocolate ganache on top for extra indulgence.