Marble Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

March 11, 2014

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Sometimes you want chocolate, sometimes you want vanilla. Sometimes you want both. These marble cupcakes with chocolate buttercream frosting are perfect for those times.

For the cupcakes
1 2/3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1 egg, at room temp
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
3/4 milk + 1 Tablespoon milk, divided (I used 2%)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup cocoa powder

For the chocolate buttercream frosting
3 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3 Tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

To make the cupcakes Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake pan with liners. Set aside. In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix together and set aside. In a...
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Nutritions

Calories
769

Sodium
296mg
12% DV

Fat
58g
89% DV

Protein
4g
8% DV

Carbs
55g
19% DV

Fiber
3g
13% DV

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