Description
Sweet cherry cupcakes bring European bakery charm to your kitchen, blending tart fruit with delicate cake. Rich buttercream frosting and fresh cherries crown these delightful treats, promising pure dessert bliss for anyone craving a perfect homemade indulgence.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup chopped cherries
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Set the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners, ensuring even spacing.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture appears pale and develops a soft, airy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually, mixing completely after each addition, then blend in the vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Gradually introduce dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk to maintain a smooth, consistent batter.
- Carefully fold chopped cherries into the batter, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
- Portion the batter equally into prepared cupcake liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to ensure uniform cooking.
- Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a cupcake; it should emerge clean and dry.
- Remove from oven and let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before applying frosting.
Notes
- Enhance fruit distribution by tossing chopped cherries in a light dusting of flour to prevent sinking during baking.
- Opt for fresh, ripe cherries with deep red color for maximum natural sweetness and vibrant flavor in your cupcakes.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, ensuring the same tender texture.
- Consider reducing sugar by 25% and adding a touch of almond extract to complement the cherry’s natural taste, making the cupcakes less sweet and more nuanced.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 187 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg