Yin Yang Cupcakes

The yin yang symbol represents the balance of opposites, making it a fitting design for these cupcakes that combine chocolate and vanilla flavors.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Yin Yang Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Bakery Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup Melted chocolate

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, melt the butter and mix in the milk and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Divide the batter in half. In one half, mix in the cocoa powder.
6. Spoon the vanilla batter into one side of each cupcake liner and the chocolate batter into the other side, creating a yin yang pattern.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, mix the powdered sugar with enough water to create a thick glaze.
10. Drizzle the glaze over the vanilla side of each cupcake.
11. Melt the chocolate and drizzle it over the chocolate side of each cupcake.
12. Let the glaze and chocolate set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 22g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.