Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes
Delightful Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes with a rich chocolate base topped with creamy cherry buttercream frosting and crowned with cherry cordial candies.
Ingredients
Cupcake Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar for that sweet, silky goodness.
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour providing the perfect structure and tenderness.
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder adding a rich, deep chocolate flavor.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder helping your cupcakes rise beautifully.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda ensuring a light and fluffy texture.
- 1 teaspoon salt balancing the sweetness.
- 2 large eggs for binding, moisture, and richness.
- 1 cup milk creating a tender crumb and enhancing the flavor.
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil making them extra moist and delicious.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract adding a warm, aromatic essence.
- 1 cup boiling water or hot coffee enhancing the chocolate flavor and creating a more decadent batter.
Toppings
- 1 batch Cherry buttercream frosting (prepared) for a creamy, sweet topping.
- 24 pieces cherry cordial candies to elegantly crown each cupcake.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners; since this recipe makes 24 cupcakes, you'll need to bake in two batches.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture and beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water or hot coffee into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Baking and Cooling
- Bake the cupcakes for about 22 to 25 minutes.
- Let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting and Topping
- Once cool, spread or pipe the cherry buttercream frosting over each cupcake.
- Top each frosted cupcake with a cherry cordial candy.
Serving
- Serve and enjoy the Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes!
Notes
Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for better batter consistency. Don't overmix the batter; mix until just combined to keep cupcakes light and fluffy. Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting to prevent melting.