Description
Black Forest Cupcakes are a heavenly delight that marry rich chocolate, tart cherries, and luscious whipped cream into a bite-sized treat. These moist and fluffy cupcakes are topped with a generous swirl of velvety frosting, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether celebrating a birthday or simply indulging on a Wednesday, these cupcakes will transport you to dessert heaven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or jarred cherries (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Chocolate shavings (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until blended.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in chopped cherries carefully.
- Pour batter into cupcake liners until two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form; frost cooled cupcakes generously.
- Top with chocolate shavings if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg