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Neapolitan Tri-Color Swirl Cupcakes


  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A delicious and easy recipe for Neapolitan Tri-Color Swirl Cupcakes that combines vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry flavors in beautiful swirled cupcakes.


Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup strawberry puree

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pan with liners
  2. Dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside
  3. Cream mixture: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, add eggs one at a time, then vanilla
  4. Combine: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined
  5. Divide batter: Split batter into three bowls: leave one plain, mix cocoa into second, stir strawberry puree into third
  6. Layer and swirl: Spoon each batter into cupcake liners, swirling gently to create tri-color effect
  7. Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean

Notes

  • Room temperature ingredients mix more easily and create a smoother batter texture
  • Don’t overmix the batter after adding flour to prevent tough, dense cupcakes
  • Use a toothpick to create deliberate swirl patterns for more defined color separation
  • Fill cupcake liners only two-thirds full to prevent overflow during baking
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 cupcakes
  • Calories: 485 calories
  • Sugar: 52g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 78g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 165mg

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