Delicious Cherry Coke Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in the sweet combination of cherry and cola with these scrumptious Cherry Coke Cupcakes. Made with a rich chocolate cake infused with cherry Coca-Cola and topped with a creamy cherry buttercream frosting, these cupcakes are a delightful treat for any occasion. You'll love the unique flavor profile and the moist, fluffy texture of these cupcakes. Perfect for parties, birthdays, or just a sweet indulgence, these Cherry Coke Cupcakes will definitely be a hit!

Ingredients

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup Cherry Coca-Cola
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
• 1/4 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
• 1 batch cherry buttercream frosting
• 12 maraschino cherries, for topping

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the cherry buttercream frosting.
11. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the cherry buttercream frosting using a piping bag or a spatula.
12. Top each cupcake with a maraschino cherry for decoration.
13. Serve and enjoy!

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