Cherry-Filled Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

Cupcakes became popular in the United States during the 19th century, and the term ‘cupcake’ originated from the measurement of ingredients being used in cups.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Cherry-Filled Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 1 cup Cherries (pitted)
• 1.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• For garnish Chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
6. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with the batter.
7. Place a cherry in the center of each cupcake and cover with more batter until the liners are about 2/3 full.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
10. Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
11. In a bowl, sift together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
12. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
13. Gradually fold the whipped cream into the powdered sugar mixture until well combined.
14. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and frost the cooled cupcakes.
15. Garnish with chocolate sprinkles.
16. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.