Description
Indulge in the delightful goodness of Neapolitan Ice Cream Cupcakes, where classic flavors of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry come together in a fun and vibrant treat. These cupcakes not only boast an eye-catching presentation with their colorful layers but also deliver a harmonious blend of sweet flavors that are sure to impress at any celebration. Perfect for birthday parties, summer gatherings, or as a whimsical dessert for family dinners, these cupcakes feature fluffy frosting and can be easily customized to suit your taste. Enjoy the nostalgia of ice cream in cupcake form and treat your guests to a delicious experience they won’t forget.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups superfine sugar
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- Cocoa powder, strawberry essence, pink food dye for flavoring and color
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream softened butter and then add eggs one at a time. Mix in milk, oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide the batter into three bowls: add cocoa powder to one for chocolate; strawberry essence and food dye to another for strawberry; leave the third as vanilla.
- Layer each flavor into cupcake liners—start with chocolate, followed by vanilla, and top with strawberry.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely before frosting.
- Prepare frosting by dividing it into three parts; flavor accordingly with cocoa powder for chocolate and strawberry essence with dye for strawberry.
- Frost cupcakes with alternating flavors and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Experiment with toppings like fresh fruits or different sprinkles to personalize your cupcakes.