Vanilla Cherry Cola Cupcakes with Cherry Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Cherry cola cupcakes are a fun twist on traditional vanilla cupcakes, adding a burst of cherry flavor and a hint of cola to the classic dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Vanilla Cherry Cola Cupcakes with Cherry Vanilla Buttercream 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 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 box Vanilla Cupcake Mix
• 1 cup Cherry Cola
• ¹⁄₃ cup Vegetable Oil
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ jar Maraschino Cherries
• 1 cup Unsalted Butter
• 4 cup Powdered Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cupcake mix, cherry cola, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
3. Drain the maraschino cherries and chop them into small pieces. Fold the chopped cherries into the cupcake batter.
4. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
6. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a separate mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to cream until light and fluffy.
8. Stir in the vanilla extract.
9. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the cherry vanilla buttercream frosting.
10. Garnish with additional maraschino cherries, if desired.
11. 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.