Black Forest Cupcakes with Cherry Filling
10 servings Decadent Black Forest Cupcakes with Cherry Filling that are a true delight! Moist chocolate cupcakes with a rich homemade cherry filling nestled at their center. Topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, these cupcakes are a sweet indulgence perfect for any occasion. x saved The Headless Chef Resident Chef January 30, 2025 25 min.45 min.1/5 25 min. 45 min. 1/5 Ingredients: Cupcakes: 1 cup of all-purpose flour⅓ cup of cocoa powder1 TSP of baking powder½ TSP of baking soda½ cup of butter - salted (optional)2 eggs1 TSP of vanilla extract½ cup of milk 1 cup of all-purpose flour ⅓ cup of cocoa powder 1 TSP of baking powder ½ TSP of baking soda ½ cup of butter - salted (optional) 2 eggs 1 TSP of vanilla extract ½ cup of milk Frosting: 1 cup of heavy cream2 TBSP of powdered sugar chocolate shavings - for garnish sweet cherries - for decoration 1 cup of heavy cream 2 TBSP of powdered sugar chocolate shavings - for garnish sweet cherries - for decoration Tools: 1x Measuring Cups1x Measuring Spoons1x Sauce Pan1x Wooden Spoon or High-Temperature Silicone Spatula1x Muffin/Cupcakes Pan1x Cupcake Liners3x Mixing Bowls1x Kitchen Mixer with Whisk Attachment1x Bowl Scraper or Silicone Spatula1x Paring Knife (to create a cavity for the cherry filling)1x Pastry Bag with Pastry tips1x Microplane or Vegetable Peeler (To create chocolate shavings for garnish.) 1x Measuring Cups 1x Measuring Spoons 1x Sauce Pan 1x Wooden Spoon or High-Temperature Silicone Spatula 1x Muffin/Cupcakes Pan 1x Cupcake Liners 3x Mixing Bowls 1x Kitchen Mixer with Whisk Attachment 1x Bowl Scraper or Silicone Spatula 1x Paring Knife (to create a cavity for the cherry filling) 1x Pastry Bag with Pastry tips 1x Microplane or Vegetable Peeler (To create chocolate shavings for garnish.) Directions: 1. Cherry Filling: Let’s start with the preparation of Black Forest Cupcakes with Cherry Filling! In a saucepan, mix the cornflour and water to form a slurry. Place the saucepan over medium heat and add the cherries, sugar, and vanilla extract. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and the cherries soften. Remove from heat and let cool. In a saucepan, mix the cornflour and water to form a slurry. Place the saucepan over medium heat and add the cherries, sugar, and vanilla extract. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and the cherries soften. Remove from heat and let cool. 2. Make the Batter and Bake the Cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, until smooth. Divide the batter evenly among the liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, until smooth. Divide the batter evenly among the liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely. 3. Assemble the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes have cooled, use a knife or cupcake corer to remove a small section from the center of each cupcake. Fill the cavity with the cooled cherry filling. Once the cupcakes have cooled, use a knife or cupcake corer to remove a small section from the center of each cupcake. Fill the cavity with the cooled cherry filling. 4. Whip the Cream: Beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spread the whipped cream onto each cupcake. Beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spread the whipped cream onto each cupcake. 5. Garnish and Serve the Black Forest Cupcakes with Cherry Filling: Top with chocolate shavings and a whole cherry for a classic Black Forest look. About the Author: The Headless ChefResident Chef # 2 42 Followers Published Recipes: 29Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Wellington, New ZealandMember since: 2024-09-10 Published Recipes: 29 Av. 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