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Black Forest Cupcakes Recipe

Black Forest Cupcakes Recipe
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Indulge in these decadent Black Forest Cupcakes, a delightful twist on the classic cake. Moist chocolate cupcakes filled with cherry pie filling, topped with fluffy whipped cream, and finished with chocolate shavings.

Ingredients

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Cupcakes:

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup hot water or hot coffee

Topping:

  • 1 cup canned cherry pie filling
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • chocolate shavings or curls (for garnish)
  • extra cherries for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Prepare the Batter: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, sugars, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients, then stir in hot water or coffee.
  3. Bake: Divide batter among liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Let cool.
  4. Fill: Hollow out centers of cupcakes and fill with cherry pie filling.
  5. Whip Cream: Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  6. Top Cupcakes: Pipe or spoon whipped cream onto cupcakes. Garnish with chocolate shavings and cherries.

Notes

  • Use fresh or homemade cherry compote for a richer flavor.
  • Cupcakes can be made a day ahead and topped with whipped cream just before serving.

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