Black-and-White Cupcakes

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

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If you're looking to impress your friends and family with a delightful dessert, look no further than these indulgent Black-and-White Cupcakes! Combining rich chocolate with a light and fluffy vanilla base, these cupcakes are not just a treat for the taste buds, but also a feast for the eyes. Their charming two-tone appearance makes them perfect for celebrations, birthdays, or simply as a sweet reward after a long day.

With a cooking time of just 45 minutes, you’ll find that creating these decadent cupcakes is surprisingly easy. The harmonious blend of fresh lemon and buttermilk lends a subtle tang that perfectly complements the sweetness of the rich chocolate icing. Each bite delivers a delightful contrast in flavors and textures—soft, moist cake enveloped in a velvety chocolate topping and a luscious vanilla icing.

Whether you're an experienced baker or just starting your culinary journey, this recipe is approachable yet sophisticated. The cupcakes can be made ahead of time, allowing you to focus on entertaining your guests while still presenting a stunning dessert. Get ready to bake, decorate, and indulge in these Black-and-White Cupcakes that are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!

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