Cherry Cupcakes
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Cherry Cupcakes
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These vibrant cherry cupcakes are infused with real cherries in both the batter and the frosting, so every bite is bursting with cherry flavor!
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Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 2/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup butter softened (but not melted)
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
- 1 cup maraschino cherry juice
For the Cherry Icing
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice
- pink gel food coloring
Optional Garnishes
- 24 maraschino cherries with stems
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prep a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl cream butter, sugar, and vanilla for 1-2 minutes, until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped cherries and cherry juice.
- Beat in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly pour in the milk as you mix, until everything is fully combined.
- Scoop batter into your prepared muffin pan, so the cups are about half full. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
To Make The Frosting
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar a cup at a time, mixing as you add, until stiff peaks form.
- Mix in a few drops of food coloring, as needed, to get a bright pink color.
- Scoop icing into a piping bag with a star tip and swirl onto cooled cupcakes. Top with a maraschino cherry.
Notes
- Frosted cupcakes need to be refrigerated due to the cream cheese in the icing.
- Nutrition information is an estimate only.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
236kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
168mg
(7%)
Potassium
143mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
279IU
(6%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 279IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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