Red and Green Swirl Cupcakes
Red and Green Swirl Cupcakes are the perfect festive treat for any celebration. These delightful cupcakes feature a whimsical blend of vibrant red and green batters, creating a visually stunning dessert that tastes as good as it looks. With hints of vanilla and almond, these moist and fluffy cupcakes will bring joy to your holiday gatherings, birthdays, or just because! Easy to make, they are sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- Red gel food coloring
- Green gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and gradually add sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time; mix in milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter into two bowls; color one red and one green using gel food coloring.
- Alternate spoonfuls of red and green batter into each liner; swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg