Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes
110 min.
24
217kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any occasion! Combining the rich, decadent flavor of chocolate with the sweet and tart essence of cherry, these cupcakes are sure to impress your family and friends. With a moist and fluffy texture, each bite is a heavenly experience that will leave you craving more.

What makes these cupcakes truly special is the surprise filling of cherry pie and creamy vanilla pudding nestled between the layers of chocolate goodness. Topped with a luscious chocolate frosting and a cherry on top, they are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a gathering, or simply treating yourself, these cupcakes are the perfect dessert to elevate any event.

With a preparation time of just 110 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 24 cupcakes that are sure to be the star of the dessert table. The combination of flavors and textures will have everyone coming back for seconds. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a batch of these irresistible Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes that will leave a lasting impression on all who taste them!

Ingredients

  • box duncan hines devil's food cake 
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract 
  • 21 oz cherry pie filling canned
  • oz vanilla pudding 
  • 16 oz chocolate frosting 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • microwave
  • serrated knife

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes, adding almond extract to batter. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  2. Just before serving, remove paper baking cups.
  3. Cut cupcake in half horizontally with serrated knife. On bottom half of cupcake, spoon 1 tablespoon cherry pie filling; top with 2 teaspoons vanilla pudding. Replace top of cupcake.
  4. Spoon frosting into small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds. Stir thoroughly until very soft and smooth, microwaving 5 to 15 seconds longer if necessary. Spoon 1 tablespoon frosting over top of cupcake. Top with 1 cherry from pie filling.
  5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 with remaining cupcakes.
  6. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories217kcal
Protein2.47%
Fat24.78%
Carbs72.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.6069565104402%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:216.65kcal
10.83%
Fat:6.19g
9.52%
Saturated Fat:1.65g
10.29%
Carbohydrates:40.88g
13.63%
Net Carbohydrates:40.07g
14.57%
Sugar:25.31g
28.12%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:247.57mg
10.76%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.05%
100%
Protein:1.39g
2.78%
Phosphorus:67.45mg
6.74%
Copper:0.13mg
6.58%
Iron:1.15mg
6.36%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.69%
Selenium:2.57µg
3.67%
Potassium:124.5mg
3.56%
Magnesium:14.18mg
3.54%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.3%
Fiber:0.81g
3.23%
Calcium:31.72mg
3.17%
Folate:12.34µg
3.09%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.62%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.19%
Vitamin B3:0.35mg
1.73%
Zinc:0.21mg
1.42%
Vitamin C:0.89mg
1.08%
Vitamin A:51.58IU
1.03%