Description
Indulge in these delightful Black Forest Cupcakes that bring the rich flavors of the classic German dessert into individual servings, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup cherry filling
- Whipped cream for topping
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- Mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake and fill with cherry filling.
- Top each cupcake with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Black Forest, cupcakes, dessert, chocolate, cherry