Eggless Marble Cupcakes

If you’ve been following my recipes for a while, you might have noticed that I love making cupcakes.

Whether it be Red velvet cupcakes, Key lime cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, Butterscotch cupcakes, Pineapple pastry, or Orange cupcakes, I enjoy them all.

I think cupcakes are a more natural way to keep a tab on your portion control. 

Today, I am adding Eggless Marble Cupcakes to my eggless baking section!

What is a Marble cupcake?

A marble cupcake is a cupcake where two batters, mostly vanilla and chocolate, are combined to create a marble-like appearance. It’s mainly vanilla base with streaks of chocolate.

Chocolate and Vanilla, when paired together, create the most amazing combination of flavors.

These Eggless Marble Cupcakes topped with homemade Nutella buttercream frosting is pure indulgence.

Perfectly sweet, tender, and super moist in every bite.

The secret ingredient in these marble cupcakes is- Flaxseed meal. Flaxseeds are loaded with good stuff. It’s a –

• Rich source of omega 3 essential fatty acids and fiber
• Rich in phosphorus and magnesium
• High in anti-oxidants 
• Aids digestion
• Adds a nutritional punch to these cupcakes
• And an excellent substitute for eggs. 

How to Bake Eggless Marble Cupcakes

I have arranged the ingredient list separately into two – vanilla batter and chocolate batter to avoid confusion.  

Start by making the vanilla batter first.

Dry ingredients – Sift the flour, baking powder, salt & baking soda in a bowl and set it aside.

Milk mixture – Combine milk and vinegar in a bowl. Stir to combine and set aside for 5-10 minutes. 

1. Let’s make a flaxseed egg – In a bowl, combine water and flaxseed meal.

2. Mix and set aside for 15 minutes to thicken. This is your flaxseed egg. 

3. Combine oil and sugar in a large bowl. Mix until they are combined.

4. Add flaxseed mixture. Next, add the flour mixture. Alternate adding the flour and the milk+vinegar mixture.

That would be flour, then milk+vinegar mixture, then another round of flour followed by the milk+vinegar mixture. Repeat till all the flour and liquid is used.

5. Scrape the sides of your mixing bowl with a spatula to get any of the remaining ingredients that are not mixed into the batter.

Due to flaxseeds, the cupcake batter will have specks of flax in it. But don’t worry, the flavor is so good that you will hardly taste the flaxseed meal in your cupcakes. 

Chocolate Batter – 

6. Mix in the cocoa powder and milk. Stir until combined and free of lumps.

7. Now add 3/4 cup of the vanilla batter to this chocolate mix. Mix well.

8. Fill the batter in two separate cones. Fill the prepared cupcake liners with approximately 1/4 cup of vanilla batter.

To give these eggless cupcakes the marble effect, pour chocolate batter on top of the vanilla batter until it is evenly distributed between all cupcake liners.

9. Using a butter knife or a toothpick, swirl the chocolate into the vanilla batter a few times. Bake @350 degrees F for approximately 20 minutes.

10. Depending on your oven, it may take longer or less time to bake these cupcakes. Start checking at 18 minutes until your inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Allow these eggless marble cupcakes to cool for 7-8 minutes in the pans and then remove onto a wire rack.

Cut and enjoy the beautiful swirls.

Now, let’s talk about Nutella Buttercream frosting

These marble cupcakes are so yummy and delicious as is that it doesn’t need any frosting to dress them up.

But if you would like to add a zing to these cuties, top these eggless marble cupcakes with homemade Nutella buttercream frosting.

11. Combine softened butter, powdered sugar, Nutella, salt, whipped cream, and vanilla essence in a bowl.

12. Beat the frosting until it forms stiff peaks, and the frosting is smooth and creamy.

13.  Fill a piping bag with this frosting.

14. Begin frosting the cupcakes. Top with your favorite sprinkles, and enjoy!

Different ways to create a marble pattern

No fancy equipment or skills are required to swirl the batter in an intricate pattern. Just do either ONE of these tricks- 

• Pour one spoon of vanilla batter at the base, followed by a spoon of chocolate batter. Keep repeating till the cupcake liners are 2/3 filled.
• Do a half and half-half of the vanilla batter on one side and half of the chocolate batter on the other – shown in the recipe.
• Or layer the batter in the liners spoon by spoon and then use a toothpick or knife to make a marble swirl or a star on top. 

Whatever method you choose, these marble cupcakes bake into deliciously soft, tender cupcakes. 

Faq’s and variations to make the best Eggless marble cupcakes

» What is flaxseed meal? Milled or ground flaxseed is a flaxseed meal. All supermarkets and grocery stores carry brown flaxseed meals.

» Is Flaxseed egg vegan? Absolutely. Flaxseed egg is made with flaxseed meal and water.

Therefore, it is entirely vegan. When a recipe calls for one egg, add flaxseed egg as a substitute. 

» What can you use instead of flaxseeds? In these marble cupcakes, a flaxseed meal is a replacement for eggs.

If flaxseeds are not readily available in your area, substitute them with hemp seeds. Hemp seeds are the closest flaxseed meal alternative. 

» Can you replace milk and vinegar with buttermilk? Yes, of course! Use 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of buttermilk as a substitute.

» Help! my cupcakes are stuck to the liners. In that case, follow this simple trick – 

• Coat the cupcake liners with nonstick cooking spray.
• This way, the liners will peel away much easier from the cupcakes once they’ve completely cooled. 

You are going to love these marble cupcakes.

Because they are –

• Super easy to make
• Moist and light 
• Flavorful
• Portable
• Kid-friendly
• Sinfully decadent and
• It has a wonderful texture!

As a bonus, you get to taste the best of both worlds; vanilla is followed by chocolate in every bite. 

I hope you enjoy making and sharing this eggless marble cupcakes recipe as much as I have. This is my family’s favorite, and I hope they become yours soon! 

Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe. Feel free to contact me with any questions or inquiries, and I would be happy to answer them.

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