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It’s no secret I love delicious over-the-top desserts, but not the kind that only a few people can create. The kind that just takes maybe one extra step for an amazingly delicious (and might I add picture worthy) dessert. Who doesn’t love chocolate covered fruits?! I know chocolate covered strawberries are the usual romantic dessert but a chocolate covered cherry definitely ranks right up at the top for a fantastic Valentine’s Day dessert. These Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes are no different. Although I should call them chocolate-covered cherry cupcakes, the simplification works best in this situation. I let the cupcake do its own talking. ;P These cupcakes are a chocolate cupcake base with a chocolate cherry ganache filling with a swirl of fresh cherry buttercream on top. It’s all you’ve ever wanted in a cupcake and more. I took these to a 4th of July celebration but really I think they would be best suited for any occasion, but particularly Valentine’s day. Nothing screams romance more than a chocolate-covered dessert. I love that this chocolate covered cherry cupcake is full of flavor and has a nice balance between the creamy chocolate and the sweet cherries. You’ll just have to try them for yourself. Just don’t forget the chocolate covered cherry on top 🙂 This recipe calls for a simple basic chocolate cupcake. Since there is a chocolate cherry ganache stuffed into the cupcake, you don’t need to overdo the cupcake. You can use your own chocolate cupcake recipe, as long as the cupcake is moist and has a nice chocolate flavor. First whisk the dry ingredient like the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt. The whisk will help break up the clumps if you do not sift your ingredients first. Then set aside. In a large bowl, slightly melt unsalted butter and cream until fluffy. You do not want it fully melted only starting to melt. Add in sugar, eggs, vanilla and beat until smooth and all is incorporated. Now alternate adding milk and dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully combined. Scoop into baking cups and bake at 350F for approximately 15 or toothpick comes out clean. Allow time to cool before adding ganache or buttercream. This chocolate cherry ganache is just amazing on its own. The cherry juice provides a nice flavor to the chocolate making it a fantastic combination. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of cherries(pitted and cut in quarters) to a 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup water. Allow it to simmer for 10 minutes. Pour into blender and pulse or use a sieve and drain. Allow it to cool for a few minutes. In a small/medium bowl, heat heavy whipping cream until it starts to boil. Add in chocolate chips until smooth. Add in cherry preserves until combined and then allow it to cool. Buttercreams with fresh fruits are one of my favorites. Using fresh fruits provide such a high-quality flavor to the cupcake. I think with most things fresh is best! In a large bowl mix unsalted butter till fluffy. This butter should be softened or close to room temperature. Slowly add in powdered sugar one cup at a time. Once you have added two cups, add in the cherry preserves and almond extract. Mix until thoroughly combined. Slowly add in the last cup of powdered sugar and salt. If you find the frosting is too thick, add in a little milk. You may not need all of it or you may need more depending on your desired consistency. You’ll want it to be on the thicker side to pipe the beautiful swirls. Now to assemble! Take the delicious chocolate cupcake and school 1/3 of the middle away or use a cupcake corer. Spoon the chocolate cherry ganache into the cupcake. Swirl the cherry buttercream on top. I use a 2D piping tip for my swirls, but you can also use a 1M tip as well. Garnish with a cherry or if you’re feeling extra fancy a chocolate-covered cherry to complete the cupcake look. Don’t forget to try one, two or a few before bringing them to any celebration! 🙂 Preheat oven to 350F. Whisk the dry ingredient ( flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt). Then set aside. In a large bowl, slightly melt unsalted butter and cream until fluffy. You do not want it fully melted only starting to melt. Add in sugar, eggs, vanilla and beat until smooth and all is incorporated. Alternate adding milk and dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully combined. Scoop into baking cups and bake for approximately 15 or toothpick comes out clean. Allow time to cool before adding ganache or buttercream. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of cherries(pitted and cut in quarters) to a 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup water. Allow it to simmer for 10 minutes. Pour into blender and pulse or use a sieve and drain. Allow it to cool for a few minutes. In a small/medium boil, heat heavy whipping cream until it starts to boil. Add in chocolate chips until smooth and then add in cherry preserves. In a large bowl mix unsalted butter till fluffy. This butter should be softened or close to room temperature. Slowly add in powdered sugar one cup at a time. Once you have added two cups, add in the cherry preserves and almond extract. Mix until thoroughly combined. Slowly add in the last cup of powdered sugar and salt. If you find the frosting is too thick, add in a little milk. You may not need all of it or you may need more depending on your desired consistency. You'll want it to be on the thicker side to pipe the beautiful swirls. Need more delicious recipes? Go here Want to spice up date night? Go here Got the travel bug? Go here Visiting New Orleans? Go here Starting a bucket list? Go here Feeling crafty? Go here Share with friends! Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes
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Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes
Ingredients
Chocolate Cupcake
Cherry Preserves
Chocolate Cherry Ganache
Fresh Cherry Buttercream
Optional Garnish – Chocolate Covered Cherry
Instructions
Chocolate Cupcake
Chocolate Cherry Ganache
Fresh Cherry Buttercream
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Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 18 cupcakes
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