The vanilla and cocoa muffins are soft marbled cupcakes perfect for breakfast or a tasty snack without too much effort — one of those recipes that always works even when you have little time but want something homemade. The marbled effect also makes them visually appealing, ideal to bring to the table or share with someone. They are delicious as they are, in their simplicity, but you can also fill them as you like with chocolate cream, pastry cream or jam to make them even more indulgent and suitable for a special occasion. They stay soft for 2–3 days at room temperature if kept in an airtight container. Below we see together what is needed to prepare these delicious vanilla and cocoa muffins:
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking time: 25 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 7 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/8 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (or vanilla)
- a pinch of salt
- vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- a splash of milk
Steps
In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt using a hand whisk, and mix until the mixture is slightly frothy.
Add the yogurt and the warm melted butter and mix thoroughly until the batter is completely homogeneous. At this point, gradually incorporate the sifted flour together with the baking powder, adding it little by little until you obtain a smooth, creamy batter without lumps.
Divide the batter between two bowls and in one of them add the unsweetened cocoa powder with a splash of milk, stirring until well combined.
Prepare a muffin tin with paper liners and start filling them by alternating spoonfuls of the vanilla and cocoa batter to create the classic marbled effect; for an even more striking result, run a skewer through each muffin to create light swirls.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F (180°C) for about 20–25 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick which should come out dry.
Remove from the oven and let cool on a rack before serving. The vanilla and cocoa muffins are ready to be enjoyed!
Bon appétit and… see you next recipe!
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