Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Cupcake Batter
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup cocoa powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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1 cup milk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup boiling water or hot coffee
→ For Frosting and Decoration
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Cherry buttercream frosting (prepared)
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24 cherry cordial candies
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners and set it aside. You'll need to bake in two batches to make all 24 cupcakes.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix everything together really well.
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Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Using an electric hand mixer on medium speed, beat the mixture for about 2 minutes until it's smooth and well combined.
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Carefully stir in the boiling water or hot coffee. The batter will be quite thin - that's totally normal and what makes these cupcakes so moist!
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Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each one about two-thirds full. This gives them room to rise without overflowing.
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Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
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Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely. This is important - they need to be completely cool before frosting or the frosting will melt.
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Once the cupcakes are completely cool, spread or pipe the cherry buttercream frosting generously over each one. Top each frosted cupcake with a cherry cordial candy, placing it securely on top of the frosting. Serve and enjoy!
# Notes:
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Using hot coffee instead of water enhances the chocolate flavor without adding a coffee taste.
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Use room temperature eggs for a smoother batter.
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Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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You can freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 2 months - thaw completely before frosting.
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Add the cherry cordial candy just before serving for the best texture.