Description

Brighten up any celebration with these whimsical, multi-colored vanilla cupcakes that feature a stunning marble effect. With a tender crumb and vibrant hues, these treats are as fun to assemble as they are to share with friends and family.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red, blue, green, and yellow gel food coloring

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line two 12-cup muffin pans with paper baking cups.
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and white sugar with an electric mixer for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
Alternately add the flour mixture and the milk mixture to the butter base, mixing gently until just incorporated.
Divide the cake batter evenly into four separate small bowls and stir a few drops of red, blue, green, and yellow food coloring into each respective bowl.
Using different spoons for each color, drop small portions of colored batter into the cupcake liners until they are 1/2 to 3/4 full.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

To achieve the best marble effect without the colors bleeding too much, avoid using a toothpick to swirl the batter in the cups; simply layering the different colors will allow them to naturally meld during the baking process. If you are using liquid food coloring instead of gel, be aware that you may need more drops to reach your desired vibrancy, though this might slightly alter the batter consistency.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American