Cherry Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in decadent Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes! This recipe, inspired by a cookbook swap, combines moist chocolate cupcakes, sweet cherries, and a luscious vanilla frosting. A perfect blend of textures and flavors, these cupcakes are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for a baking adventure!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 249.1 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Cherry Cupcakes

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
  • eggs (amount specified on chocolate cake mix package)
  • water (amount specified on chocolate cake mix package)
  • vegetable oil (amount specified on chocolate cake mix package)
  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
  • 1 (16 ounce) container vanilla frosting
  • 24 cherries (for garnish)

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How to Make Cherry Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 24-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Prepare your favorite chocolate cake mix according to package directions, using the specified amounts of eggs, water, and oil.
  3. Spoon batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  4. Remove 24 cherries from a 21-ounce can of cherry pie filling and set aside.
  5. Spoon a generous teaspoon (approximately 5ml) of the remaining cherry pie filling onto the center of each cupcake batter.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once completely cool, frost the cupcakes with your favorite vanilla frosting. Garnish each cupcake with a reserved cherry.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

80g

Fat

10g

Carbs

11g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cherry Cupcakes?

Cherry Cupcakes takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cherry Cupcakes?

Cherry Cupcakes has approximately 249.1 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cherry Cupcakes?

The key ingredients for Cherry Cupcakes are Chocolate Cake Mix, Eggs, Water, Vegetable Oil, Cherry Pie Filling, Vanilla Frosting. See the full list with measurements above.

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