Description
Cherry Pie Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of fluffy cupcake and tangy cherry pie filling, topped with luscious whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion, these treats bring a taste of summer to your dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cherry pie filling (store-bought or homemade)
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, milk, and eggs until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and add one tablespoon of cherry pie filling in the center.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before topping with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating almond extract into the batter or experimenting with different fruit fillings such as blueberries or raspberries. For an extra treat, drizzle chocolate over the whipped cream.