Description
Indulge in these ridiculously delicious Black Forest cupcakes, a delightful twist on the classic dessert featuring rich chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake and fill it with cherry pie filling.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Frost the cupcakes with the whipped cream and top with chocolate shavings and additional cherries if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- These cupcakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to substitute fresh cherries for the pie filling if in season.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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