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Black Forest Cupcakes

Delicious chocolate cupcakes filled with tart cherry filling and topped with whipped cream frosting, reminiscent of the classic Black Forest dessert.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 18 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups tart cherries
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kirsch optional
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup hot water
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • Chocolate shavings for garnish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the cherry filling: place cherries in a saucepan, add sugar, and cook over medium heat for 8-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and kirsch, then cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Assemble cupcake batter: whisk together dry ingredients, then add wet ingredients and hot water, mixing until smooth. Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for 12-18 minutes, then cool completely.
  3. Make the frosting: beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Slowly add heavy cream and beat until stiff peaks form.
  4. Assemble the cupcakes: cut a small hole in each cupcake, fill with cherry filling, and replace the top. Frost with whipped cream frosting and garnish with reserved cherries and chocolate shavings.

Notes

Ensure the cherry filling is cooled before filling the cupcakes for best results.