Chocolate Marble Cupcakes

Try this chocolate marble cupcakes recipe! Featuring a moist chocolate and vanilla marbled base topped with delicious whipped chocolate ganache, these cupcakes are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

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• Chocolate Ganache Marble Cupcakes

Try these marble cupcakes that blend rich chocolate and fluffy vanilla for a delicious taste experience. They're a must-try for anyone who loves tasty combinations of flavors and textures.

These cupcakes are made with my go-to vanilla bean cupcake recipe, which is moist and subtly flavored with cocoa powder to create a simple yet beautiful marbled effect.

These chocolate and vanilla marble cupcakes are topped with a silky smooth whipped chocolate ganache that's easy to make and perfectly complements them.

It adds a rich chocolate flavor to these delicious cupcakes making them ideal for any occasion.

Craving for more marbled recipes? Give these a try: These marbled brownies, marbled Nutella cheesecake brownies, or marbled strawberry cheesecake.

Ingredients Notes

You need these ingredients to make the chocolate vanilla marble cupcake recipe:

• Vanilla and chocolate cupcakes: Softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, room temperature eggs, vanilla extract, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, unsweetened cocoa powder, fine salt, and buttermilk (see notes for substitutions with sour cream or whole milk).
• Chocolate ganache: A blend of dark baking chocolate with heavy cream.

How To Make Marble Cupcakes

Here are some quick visual instructions. Don't forget that the full instructions with the exact ingredients can be found in the main recipe card below!

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, place unsalted butter with granulated sugar and mix at medium speed using an electric mixer, then add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat again.

Step 2: Alternately add the dry ingredients mixture, including cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and the milk until a smooth batter forms.

Step 3: Divide the vanilla cupcake batter into 2 parts in a separate bowl and mix cocoa powder into one-half of the batter until smooth and homogeneous.

Step 4: Pour the vanilla cupcake batter and chocolate cupcake batter into small dollops into a prepared cupcake pan lined with cupcake liners and swirl with a knife.

Step 5: Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 18-20 minutes until cooked through. Allow them to cool on a wire rack.

Step 6: Place chopped or grated chocolate into a heatproof medium bowl.

Step 7: Heat half of the heavy cream in a saucepan until it boils, then pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Let it sit before mixing until smooth.

Step 8: Add the remaining cold cream and incorporate it. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth, then cover with plastic wrap and let cool for 4-6 hours in the fridge.

Step 9: Whip the cooled ganache with an electric mixer until it forms stiff peaks.

Cupcakes Assembly

Step 10: Place the whipped ganache into a large piping bag fitted with a decorative tip and pipe chocolate swirl on top of the marbled cupcakes.

Enjoy! Sprinkle with chocolate shavings and refrigerate for an hour before serving.

Storage instructions

In the fridge: Place the frosted cupcakes in an airtight storage container and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freezing: Store cupcakes well-covered in an airtight container, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.

Recipe Questions

Can I use different flavors for the marble effect?

Yes, besides chocolate and vanilla, you can try flavors like strawberry, matcha, or even coffee for unique variations.

How do I achieve the marble effect without overmixing?

To marble the batter, drop alternating spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batter into each cupcake liner, then gently swirl with a toothpick.

How can I make sure my marble cupcakes are moist?

Use buttermilk or sour cream in the batter, and do not overbake the cupcakes. Check for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

How to make a swirl marble frosting?

Prepare vanilla and chocolate frostings separately. Place each in a piping bag with a round tip. Then, pipe alternating lines of vanilla frosting and chocolate frosting into a larger piping bag fitted with a star tip. Gently squeeze to swirl as you pipe onto cupcakes for a beautiful marble effect.

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I hope you love this marbled cupcake recipe. If you make it, be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked it. Happy Baking!

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