Bakery-Style Chocolate Marble Cupcakes at Home
Rich chocolate and soft vanilla swirl together in these Chocolate Marble Cupcakes for a perfectly balanced treat. It’s perfect for birthdays and celebrations. 🧁🍫🎉
Servings 12
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 175 grams Unsalted Butter/Stork
- 175 grams Caster Sugar
- 3 Large Eggs
- 175 grams Self Raising Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 25 grams Cocoa Powder
- 2-4 tablespoon Whole Milk
Frosting
- 150 grams Unsalted Butter
- 300 grams Icing Sugar
- 50 grams Cocoa Powder
- 2-3 tablespoons Boiling Water only if needed
- Sprinkles/Drizzles
Instructions
Let’s bake some cupcakes!
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line a 12-hole muffin tray with large cupcake or muffin cases.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar with an electric mixer until nice and smooth. Add in the eggs and flour, then beat again on medium speed for about 20–30 seconds until everything is combined.
- Split the batter into two bowls. Add the vanilla to one half and the cocoa powder to the other, then beat each bowl until smooth. The batter might be a little thick, so loosen it with about 2 tablespoons of whole milk in each bowl.
- Now for the fun part — creating that gorgeous marble effect! Spoon small amounts of each batter randomly into the cases, filling them about 2/3 full. Pop them in the oven and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until cooked through. Once done, transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool.
Time to make the buttercream!
- Beat the butter for a couple of minutes until it’s really smooth and light. Gradually add the icing sugar, half at a time, beating well between each addition. Add in the cocoa powder and keep beating until your frosting is fluffy and luscious — about 3–4 minutes.
- Once ready, pipe your buttercream onto the cupcakes using your favourite tip — I love a large star!
- Finally, get creative! Decorate with sprinkles, a chocolate drizzle, or however you like. Enjoy your beautiful, delicious cupcakes!