Chocolate Covered Cherry Cupcakes
Indulge in the rich decadence of Chocolate Covered Cherry Cupcakes—an irresistible blend of moist chocolate cake, sweet cherry preserves, and velvety chocolate ganache. These cupcakes are a chocolate lover's dream, featuring a light and airy batter made with buttermilk and cocoa powder, filled with a surprise burst of cherry in every bite. Topped with a silky ganache that drips elegantly down the sides and crowned with a vibrant maraschino cherry, these treats are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Perfect for special occasions or a romantic dessert, this recipe is easy to follow with just 20 minutes of prep time. Your kitchen will transform into a gourmet bakery, offering up a dozen indulgent delights that combine classic flavors with elegant presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Buttermilk
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Hot water
- 0.5 cup Cherry preserves
- 0.75 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
- 12 pieces Maraschino cherries
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, beat together the egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the hot water until the batter is thin and smooth.
Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 17-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cupcakes are cool, use a small knife or cupcake corer to carve a small hole in the center of each cupcake. Fill each hole with about 1 teaspoon of cherry preserves.
To prepare the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the semisweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
Spoon or spread the ganache over the tops of each cupcake, allowing it to drip slightly down the sides.
Garnish each cupcake with a maraschino cherry on top.
Allow the ganache to set slightly before serving. Enjoy your luscious Chocolate Covered Cherry Cupcakes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 206.2 g | 264% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.6 g | 488% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 2969 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 654.3 g | 238% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 62.9 g | 225% | |
| Total Sugars | 427.3 g | ||
| Protein | 66.4 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 504 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 34.9 mg | 194% | |
| Potassium | 3015 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
