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Neapolitan Cream Cupcakes

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Neapolitan Cream Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors, showcased in fluffy cupcakes perfect for any occasion. Each bite is a heavenly escape to an Italian café, making these treats ideal for birthdays, cozy family gatherings, or simply indulging on a Tuesday. Easy to bake and visually stunning with layered frostings, these cupcakes are guaranteed to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup strawberry jam

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients alternating with milk until just mixed.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  7. For frosting, beat together butter and powdered sugar; divide into three bowls. Mix cocoa into one bowl for chocolate frosting, leave one plain for vanilla, and stir in strawberry jam for the third.
  8. Frost each cupcake using layers of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry frosting.

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Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider swapping chocolate for lemon zest or adding nuts to the batter for texture. You can also experiment with different fillings like raspberry jam or Nutella.

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