Cherry Cupcakes: Easy Indulgence for Your Sweet Tooth
Indulge your sweet tooth with these delicious cherry cupcakes, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the cherries gently.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add chocolate chips to the batter.
- Top with whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cherry Cupcakes