Description
Delicious chocolate cupcakes topped with a cherry filling and covered in rich chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
- Place a spoonful of cherry pie filling on top of each cupcake.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Top with whipped cream for an extra treat!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Chocolate Covered Cherry Cupcakes, cupcakes, chocolate dessert, cherry dessert