Cherry Cordial Cupcakes

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Cherry Cordial Cupcakes are rich chocolate cupcakes topped with cherry buttercream and a classic cherry cordial candy.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Additional Time1

Total Time1 45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Jamie Sherman

Equipment

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.

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