Description
Delight in these Red Velvet Marble Cupcakes, where the rich flavors of red velvet and chocolate intertwine beautifully. Each cupcake is swirled with creamy cream cheese frosting, creating a moist and visually stunning treat. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, these cupcakes are sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and vegetable oil until blended. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners halfway with batter. Dollop some reserved cocoa batter on top and swirl gently using a toothpick.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg