Cherry-Filled Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting
Cupcakes were originally baked in individual pottery cups, which is where they got their name.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Cherry-Filled Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
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Fill each cupcake liner halfway with the batter.
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Place a cherry in the center of each cupcake, then cover with more batter until the liner is 2/3 full.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, sift together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
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Gradually add the melted chocolate to the powdered sugar mixture, stirring until well combined.
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Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the chocolate mixture.
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Optional: top each cupcake with a cherry for garnish.
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Allow the frosting to set for 10 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy your delicious cherry-filled cupcakes with chocolate frosting!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
