Indulge in these ridiculously delicious Black Forest cupcakes, a delightful twist on the classic dessert featuring rich chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream.
Author:Olivia Clara
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:12 cupcakes 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:German
Diet:Vegetarian
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.