Description
Neapolitan cupcakes with a tri-color swirl bring together the beloved flavors of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry in a delightful dessert. Each soft cupcake is topped with vibrant frosting that not only looks stunning but also tastes incredible. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these whimsical treats are sure to create lasting memories.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well; stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternately with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter into three bowls: mix cocoa powder into one for chocolate flavor and stir in strawberry jam into another for fruity flavor; leave the third as vanilla.
- Layer spoonfuls of each color into cupcake liners and gently swirl with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg