Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes

These Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes are a delightful combination of rich chocolate and sweet cherries. The cherry preserves filling adds a burst of fruity flavor, and the chocolate frosting provides the perfect finishing touch. Theyre perfect for any occasion

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped cherries fresh or frozen
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• Cherry preserves for filling
• Chocolate frosting store-bought or homemade
• Fresh cherries for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract

Mix well

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined

Fold in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips

Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once the cupcakes are cool, use a cupcake corer or a small spoon to remove a small portion from the center of each cupcake

Fill the holes with a spoonful of cherry preserves

Frost the cupcakes with your choice of chocolate frosting

Garnish each cupcake with a fresh cherry on top

Serve and enjoy your Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes