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Chocolate Covered Cherry Cupcakes

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Delicious chocolate cupcakes filled with cherry pie filling and topped with melted chocolate chips for a special treat.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  8. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
  9. Place a spoonful of cherry pie filling on top of each cupcake.
  10. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  11. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and eggs. Do not overmix the batter after adding the flour.

  • Author: maria
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg