Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

I thought this was a great idea, but not the greatest recipe. The chocolate cupcakes weren't the tastiest -- I'd use a different recipe for that part next time. The cream filling was great, so I wound up using a double batch of filling for one batch of cupcakes. I didn't like the idea of pushing it in from the bottom (sounded way too messy for me). So I used a knife and cut a cone shape out of the top, spooned the filling in, and replaced the top. (Just be sure to wait until the cupcakes have cooled, or the cream filling just melts!) Then I frosted them using the great chocolate frosting recipe mentioned in another review, and you can't tell they're anything but chocolate cupcakes until you bite into them. My boyfriend says these are now his FAVORITE dessert!

Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

If you like chocolate covered cherries, you are going to love these Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes. A delicate spongy cupcake filled with cherry preserves and topped with cherry buttercream frosting. These are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup black cherry preserves or regular cherry preserves
For the frosting
1 cup unsalted butter softened
3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/3 cup black cherry preserves or regular cherry preserves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat together the oil, butter, and sugars until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla.
3. VIsit bakedbyanintrovert.com complete instructions

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