Best 5 Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing treat with our carefully curated collection of chocolate cherry cupcake recipes, each topped with a luscious cream cheese buttercream frosting. Embark on a delightful culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to creating these exquisite cupcakes, ensuring a perfect balance of rich chocolate, sweet cherries, and velvety frosting. Prepare to impress your loved ones with these delectable creations, perfect for any occasion, be it a joyful celebration or an intimate gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY CUPCAKES



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If you're a fan of chocolate and cherry, then these cupcakes are for you! Start by making a quick cherry compote to use in both the cupcakes and the frosting for maximum cherry flavor! The cherry buttercream recipe makes enough to generously frost the cupcakes, so keep that in mind when making it!

Provided by Kim

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 ½ cups frozen tart cherries, pitted
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
½ cup strongly brewed coffee, cooled to room temperature
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar, or as needed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • Bring cherries, sugar, and lemon juice to a simmer in a medium pot over medium-low heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently. Remove 2 tablespoons of cherry juice from the pot and place in a small bowl. Stir in cornstarch until thoroughly combined. Add cornstarch mixture to the pot and simmer until thickened and slightly reduced, about 5 minutes more.
  • Remove compote from heat and cool completely. Measure out 1 cup for the cupcake batter. Reserve remaining compote, about 6 tablespoons, for the frosting.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line or grease two standard 12-cup muffin tins.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat brown sugar, butter, and white sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Mix in 1/3 of the flour mixture, stirring until just combined. Pour in 1/2 of the sour cream and cooled coffee; mix until just combined.
  • Continue alternating additions of the flour mixture with sour cream and coffee, beginning and ending with the flour mixture, until batter is smooth. Do not overmix. Gently fold in 1 cup cherry compote. Fill each prepared muffin cup 2/3 full of batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops of the cupcakes spring back lightly when touched, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool in the tins for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Prepare cherry buttercream while the cupcakes are cooling. Beat butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and salt. Add 2 tablespoons of cherry compote and beat on medium-high speed until thoroughly combined. Repeat twice more with remaining cherry compote, beating well after each addition. Add heavy cream and beat until frosting is fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Spread or pipe frosting over the cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 51.9 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 214.9 mg, Sugar 39.4 g

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Combine 2 tasty flavors and create something even more delicious! Chocolate plus cherry flavor inside, and a cherry on top of luscious buttercream frosting, will have your family asking for more.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (10 ounce) jars stem-on maraschino cherries
2 tablespoons Kirsch (cherry-flavored brandy), or as needed
3 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 (15.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Strain maraschino cherries over a large measuring cup. Count out 24 cherries with their stems intact and set aside on paper towels. Remove stems from the remaining cherries and place one in the bottom of each lined muffin cup.
  • Stir cherry-flavored brandy into the cherry juice. Add more brandy or water to total 1 1/4 cups liquid. Pour liquid into a bowl.
  • Add eggs and oil; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until just combined. Add cake mix and beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Evenly divide batter among the muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 17 minutes. Cool in the tins for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting. Combine cream cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on medium speed until blended, about 1 minute. Add vanilla extract and salt; beat for 1 minute more. Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating after each addition. Add additional powdered sugar if frosting is too thin.
  • Frost each cupcake and garnish with the reserved cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 42.2 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 187.2 mg, Sugar 23.7 g

CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Make and share this Chocolate Buttercream Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 3 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tablespoons butter, softened
2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1/3 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Place butter in a bowl and beat until creamy.
  • Add sugar and cocoa, mixing well.
  • Stir in milk in portions, stirring each time.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Spread on cooled cake or other items needing frosting.

CREAM CHEESE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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The delicious cream cheese buttercream frosting recipe is a great addition to Angie Dudley's Cupcake Pops.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Fillings & Frostings     Buttercream Frosting Recipes

Yield Makes enough for about 50 cupcake bites

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 (1-pound) box confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place cream cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat until creamy, about 30 seconds.
  • With the mixer on low, slowly add sugar, scraping down the sides of the bowls as necessary.
  • Add vanilla and increase mixer speed to medium. Blend until frosting is fluffy, about 1 minute.

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This frosting is sooo good. It almost has a whipped consistency, and it tastes absolutely delicious. I use it when I want a rich & smooth chocolate frosting. It is my "go-to" frosting, and my family is always asking me to use it. I cannot even remember where I found it because I have been using it for so long. I usually end up doubling the recipe, which is the perfect amount for a two-layer cake. The most important step is letting your cream cheese and butter soften. Enjoy!

Provided by History Teacher

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 dash salt
3 tablespoons milk or 3 tablespoons whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar, cocoa, salt, milk or whipping cream, and vanilla.
  • Mix well.
  • Spread over the cake or cupcakes.
  • Store in the refrigerator.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cherries for the best flavor. If using frozen cherries, thaw them completely and drain off any excess liquid before using.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to ensure that your cupcakes are moist and tender.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough, dense cupcakes.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them.
  • For a smooth and creamy frosting, be sure to beat the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy before adding the powdered sugar.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream until it reaches the desired consistency.

Conclusion:

These chocolate cherry cupcakes with cream cheese buttercream frosting are a delicious and decadent treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are moist and tender, with a rich chocolate flavor and a creamy, tangy frosting. Follow the tips above to ensure that your cupcakes turn out perfect every time.

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