Cherry Cordial Cupcakes
Cherry Cordial Cupcakes are rich chocolate cupcakes topped with cherry buttercream and a classic cherry cordial candy.
Servings: 24 servings
Equipment
- mixing bowl (large)
- rubber spatula
- piping bags (optional)
- piping tip (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water or hot coffee
- Cherry Buttercream Frosting prepared
- 24 cherry cordial candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line muffin pans with paper liners and set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the granulated sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.2 cups granulated sugar, 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup cocoa powder, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, 1½ teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.2 large eggs, 1 cup milk, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Stir in the boiling water or hot coffee. The batter will be thin.1 cup boiling water or hot coffee
- Fill the cupcake liners about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Spread or pipe Cherry Buttercream Frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.Cherry Buttercream Frosting
- Top each cupcake with one cherry cordial candy.24 cherry cordial candies
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
- Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 4 days if using a buttercream that contains dairy.
♨️ REHEATING
- Let refrigerated cupcakes sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before serving.
- Avoid microwaving once frosted.
❄️ FREEZING
- Freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 2 months.
- Thaw completely, then frost and decorate before serving.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Use room-temperature eggs for a smoother batter.
- Do not overfill the liners to prevent overflow.
- Add the cherry cordial just before serving for the best texture.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS
- Air fryer: Cook cupcakes at 320°F for 12-15 minutes using silicone liners or an air fryer-safe cupcake pan. Cool completely before frosting.
♻️ LEFTOVERS
- Leftover cupcakes can be crumbled and used as layers in a dessert parfait.
📝 NOTES
- Hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without adding a coffee taste.
- Pipe frosting high enough so the cherry cordial sits securely on top.
- The nutritional information provided is for the cupcakes with frosting, excluding the candy topping.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 2.1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.33g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1.03mg
