Here’s a recipe for Red Velvet Marble Cupcakes — a beautiful and delicious twist on the classic cupcake that combines rich red velvet with swirls of vanilla or chocolate for a marbled effect.
🎂 Red Velvet Marble Cupcakes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Makes: 12 cupcakes
🔥 Bake Time: 18–22 minutes
🧁 Ingredients:
For the Red Velvet Batter:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
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1/2 tsp white vinegar
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tbsp red food coloring (gel or liquid)
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
For the Vanilla Swirl Batter:
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
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1/4 cup milk (room temperature)
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg white
🧁 Instructions:
1. Preheat & Prepare
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. Make the Red Velvet Batter
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In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a small cup, mix buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and red food coloring.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
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Add the egg and beat until incorporated.
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Alternate adding dry ingredients and the buttermilk mixture to the butter mixture. Mix just until combined.
3. Make the Vanilla Batter
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy.
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Add the egg white and vanilla, and beat until smooth.
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Add dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
4. Assemble the Marble Cupcakes
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Spoon about a tablespoon of red velvet batter into each cupcake liner.
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Add a smaller dollop (about 1/2 tbsp) of vanilla batter on top.
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Continue layering until liners are 2/3 full.
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Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the two batters together (don’t over-mix!).
5. Bake
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Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
🧁 Frosting Suggestions:
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Classic Cream Cheese Frosting
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Vanilla Buttercream
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Or add a swirl of both for a marbled top!