Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of fluffy cupcakes and sweet cherry filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup cherry pie filling (store-bought or homemade)
- Whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add in sugar while mixing until light and fluffy (about three minutes).
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients while alternating with milk until fully incorporated.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon batter into each cupcake liner about two-thirds full. Drop a spoonful of cherry pie filling into the center of each cupcake.
- Bake: Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top and springy when touched gently. Allow to cool before topping with whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Feel free to substitute cherries with other fruits like blueberries. Experiment with different frosting options such as cream cheese or flavored whipped cream.