Black-and-White Cupcakes

Black-and-White Cupcakes
45 min.
12
369kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delightful Black-and-White Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any occasion! These charming cupcakes combine the rich, decadent flavor of bittersweet chocolate with the light, zesty notes of lemon, creating a harmonious balance that will leave your taste buds dancing. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 12 scrumptious cupcakes that are sure to impress family and friends.

Imagine biting into a soft, fluffy cupcake topped with a luscious swirl of chocolate icing on one side and a creamy white icing on the other. The contrast of flavors and colors not only makes for a visually stunning dessert but also offers a delightful experience with every bite. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a tea party, or simply treating yourself, these Black-and-White Cupcakes are the perfect addition to your dessert table.

With a calorie count of 369 kcal per cupcake, they strike a balance between indulgence and moderation. Plus, the combination of fresh lemon juice and zest adds a refreshing twist that elevates the overall flavor profile. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that will not only satisfy your cravings but also become a favorite among your loved ones. Let’s bake some magic!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 cup buttermilk 
  • 1.5 cups cake flour 
  • tablespoon plus light
  • large eggs room temperature
  • teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate unsweetened chopped (not )
  • 1.3 cups sugar 
  • 0.8 cup butter unsalted room temperature ()
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • tablespoons whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Bring cream and corn syrup just to simmer in heavy small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Add chocolate and vanilla; whisk until melted and smooth.
  4. Whisk all ingredients in small bowl to blend.
  5. Let both icings stand 1 1/2 hours at room temperature to thicken.
  6. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  7. Whisk eggs, vanilla, and lemon peel in medium bowl to blend.
  8. Mix cake flour, baking powder, and salt in another medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in large bowl until well blended, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides of bowl. Gradually beat in egg mixture. Beat in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk in 2 additions each.
  9. Divide batter among cups.
  10. Bake until tester inserted into centers comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool cupcakes in pan on rack 5 minutes.
  11. Remove cupcakes from pan and cool completely.
  12. Spread chocolate icing over half of each cupcake.
  13. Spread white icing on second half of each cupcake.
  14. Let stand until set, about 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store in single layer in airtight container at room temperature.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories369kcal
Protein4.74%
Fat42.75%
Carbs52.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.26
Glycemic Load
22.32
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.9047826450804%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:369kcal
18.45%
Fat:17.77g
27.34%
Saturated Fat:10.5g
65.63%
Carbohydrates:49.11g
16.37%
Net Carbohydrates:47.96g
17.44%
Sugar:36.02g
40.02%
Cholesterol:81.13mg
27.04%
Sodium:104.78mg
4.56%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.15%
100%
Caffeine:8.13mg
2.71%
Protein:4.44g
8.87%
Selenium:11.5µg
16.43%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.78%
Vitamin A:474.97IU
9.5%
Copper:0.16mg
8.12%
Phosphorus:80.58mg
8.06%
Magnesium:23.37mg
5.84%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.8%
Iron:1.01mg
5.62%
Fiber:1.15g
4.61%
Calcium:43.5mg
4.35%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.05%
Zinc:0.6mg
4.01%
Vitamin D:0.59µg
3.93%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.37%
Vitamin B12:0.19µg
3.12%
Folate:12.08µg
3.02%
Potassium:103.55mg
2.96%
Vitamin K:1.86µg
1.77%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.75%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.74%
Vitamin B3:0.26mg
1.31%
Source:Epicurious