
How To Make Neapolitan Cupcakes
Want a dessert that’s a little more fun and visual? Then cupcakes is the treat for you! Enjoy these cupcake recipes as a sweet dessert, or sneak them in as something to snack on when nobody’s looking. You deserve it!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
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Divide the batter equally into three separate bowls.
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In one bowl, mix in cocoa powder until fully incorporated.
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In another bowl, mix in strawberry puree until fully incorporated.
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Leave the third bowl of batter vanilla-flavored.
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Fill each cupcake liner with a layer of chocolate batter, followed by a layer of strawberry batter, and finally a layer of vanilla batter.
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Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and enough milk to achieve a thick, but pourable consistency.
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Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cupcakes.
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Enjoy these delicious Neapolitan cupcakes!
Nutrition
- Calories : 387kcal
- Total Fat : 16g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 94mg
- Sodium : 323mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 57g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 36g
- Protein : 5g
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