Cherry Pie Cupcakes
Cherry Pie Cupcakes are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining moist cherry-flavored cake with rich frosting. Bursting with fresh cherry goodness, these cupcakes evoke warm memories and smiles with every bite. Perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat at home, they are simple to make and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the milk.
- Gently fold in chopped cherries into the batter.
- Spoon the batter into prepared muffin tins, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg