Black Forest Cupcakes
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 1 ½ cups cake flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling
Whipped Cream Frosting
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional Garnish
- 12 fresh cherries
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line a muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners. Set aside.
- Whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.1 ½ cups cake flour, ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk until combined. Stir in the dry ingredients and milk, alternating between the two. Mix until just combined and no flour streaks remain.¾ cup vegetable oil, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 cup milk
- Measure about ¼ cup of batter into each cupcake liner (halfway full), and bake for 13-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes.
- Once the cupcakes cool, cut a hole about ½ inch in diameter and ½ inch deep out of each cupcake center, and set the cupcake holes aside. Spoon two cherries of the pie filling into each hole, then cover with the cutout cupcake pieces.1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling
- In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form.2 cups heavy whipping cream, ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Use a piping bag with a large round tip, and pipe on top of the cupcakes, making sure to cover the cherry filling holes.
- Garnish with fresh cherries and chocolate shavings if desired.12 fresh cherries, Chocolate shavings or sprinkles
- See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cupcake. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Doubling or tripling this recipe has not been tested. Therefore, we can not guarantee the outcome of adjusting the ingredients.
*Photos courtesy of Alicia Jeanne Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Black Forest Cupcakes
Serving Size
1 cupcake
Amount per Serving
Calories
349
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
75
mg
25
%
Sodium
178
mg
7
%
Potassium
236
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
47
g
16
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
21
g
23
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
758
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
82
mg
8
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
