Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes
Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes are a delightful treat that perfectly balances the sweet and tangy essence of cherries with the comforting richness of vanilla. These moist cupcakes are ideal for any celebration, from birthday parties to casual afternoon teas, and their stunning presentation can elevate any dessert table. With a simple recipe that’s easy enough for novice bakers, you can whip up these delicious delights without any stress. Topped with creamy cherry frosting and garnished with fresh cherries, each bite is a burst of flavor that will leave everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved (or canned cherries, drained)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cherry juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with whole milk; mix until just combined.
- Fold in halved cherries gently to distribute evenly.
- Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling them two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for about 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare frosting by combining powdered sugar and cherry juice; frost cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg