Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes
Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes are a delightful treat that perfectly marry rich chocolate cake with sweet, tart cherries. These moist, fluffy cupcakes are not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or just indulging yourself, these cupcakes will surely satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Combine this mixture with the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the cherry pie filling until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each liner two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg