Neapolitan Cupcakes

By Jenusa

Details

Servings 18
Adapted from mybakingaddiction.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. To make the cupcakes, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line two cupcake pans with cupcake liners.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In another medium bowl, whisk together the egg whites and milk.

4. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and crumbly. Beat in the vanilla extract.

5. Add both the flour and egg mixtures to the butter mixture, half at a time, beating until well-blended.

6. Split the batter into thirds. Set aside one third of the mixture. For the second, beat in the cocoa powder. For the third, beat in the jam.

7. Drop some of each of the three colored batters into the cupcake liners. Swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect, if desired.

8. Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

9. To make the frostings, beat the butter until pale. Beat in the vanilla extract, then gradually beat in the powdered sugar and heavy cream, half at a time. Split into thirds and set aside one third of the frosting. Add cocoa powder to the second, and strawberry jam to the third. Frost cupcakes as desired.