26/06/2026
🧁 Soft Marble Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 150 g unsalted butter, softened
- 120 g sugar (or 90 g for a less sweet version)
- 3 large eggs
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 150 g sweetened condensed milk
- 180 g all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tbsp milk (if needed)
- 2¼ tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 170°C and line a muffin tray with cupcake liners.
2. Beat the softened butter until creamy.
3. Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Mix in the vanilla extract.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. (Or, if you're in a hurry, simply add them one by one to the wet ingredients for better incorporation! 😉)
7. Add the condensed milk and beat until smooth.
8. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
9. If the batter seems too thick, add 1–2 tbsp milk and mix gently.
10. Divide the batter evenly into two bowls.
11. Add the cocoa powder to one portion and gently fold until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light and fluffy.
12. Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full, alternating spoonfuls of vanilla and chocolate batter.
13. Use a toothpick or fork to gently swirl the batter for a marble effect.
14. Bake at 170°C for 18–24 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
15. Cool in the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
✨ Tips
- Don't overmix the batter after adding the flour.
- Gentle folding = softer, fluffier cupcakes.
- Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee!
Makes: 10-12 muffins/ 12-15 mini muffins
