Description
Explore the best recipes of Red Velvet Marble Cupcakes, a delightful combination of rich cocoa and vanilla flavors topped with cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting (for topping)
- Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with wet mixture until just mixed.
- Scoop alternating spoonfuls of red and vanilla batter into cupcake liners. Swirl gently with a skewer. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Pipe cream cheese frosting on top once cooled, and add sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
- For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week but best enjoyed fresh.
- Can substitute gluten-free flour blend if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg