WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY CUPCAKES

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Provided by Food Network

Time 43m

Yield 28 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 1/2 cups cake flour
8 tablespoons vanilla instant pudding mix
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
5 whole eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1/4 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 ounces sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup maraschino cherries
4 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
2 cups mini white chocolate chips
1 3/4 pounds Casey's Buttercream, recipe follows
140 large pearls, for garnish
28 maraschino cherries, for garnish
Edible glitter, for garnish
4 pounds butter, softened
8 ounces high ratio shortening (recommended: Sweetex)
8 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
4 tablespoons vanilla extract
4 tablespoons cherry liqueur
2 tablespoons lemon extract
1 tablespoons vodka

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Prepare a cupcake pan with 24 cupcake liners.
  • Combine the cake flour, pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in 1 medium bowl. Crack the eggs into a second bowl and add the vanilla extract. Measure the milk and half-and-half into a third bowl. In a 5-quart mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter until fluffy. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides using a spatula. Turn the mixer on first speed, add the sugar, and mix until fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time. Scrape down the bowl. Add sour cream and mayonnaise and incorporate completely. Scrape down the bowl. Add the dry ingredients, alternating with wet. You will start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix the batter until smooth and no lumps are present.
  • De-stem the maraschino cherries and squeeze out the excess liquid. Using a food processor, mince the cherries using the pulse button. Do not over process. Add the minced cherries, cherry juice, and white chocolate chips to the batter. Incorporate the ingredients completely using a spatula. Fill the cupcake liners using a 2-ounce scoop. Bake until golden brown and light and fluffy, 17 minutes. Let the cupcakes cool completely before decorating.
  • To assemble: Place a round tip # 809 into a large piping bag. Fill the piping bag with Casey's Buttercream and generously pipe onto each cupcake. Garnish each cupcake with 1 maraschino cherry and 5 large pearls. Finish by sprinkling edible glitter over the tops of the cupcakes.
  • In a 5-quart mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and shortening together. On first speed, add the sifted powdered sugar to the bowl in 3 parts. Let each part incorporate into the butter mixture before adding the next. After adding all the sugar, put the mixer on the fourth (highest) speed and mix for 8 to 10 minutes. The buttercream will begin to gain volume and look white and fluffy. Once you bring the buttercream to full volume, add the extracts and vodka and incorporate completely.

Kirsno Das
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Mary Wanja
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These cupcakes are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Mary Goolsby
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I'm not a huge fan of white chocolate, but I loved these cupcakes. The cherry flavor really balances out the sweetness of the white chocolate.


Abdullah anwari
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These cupcakes are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend them.


Marwah Khan
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I love how moist these cupcakes are. They're always a favorite with my friends and family.


Mr Awais
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These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.


I'm Sahriyar
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I had some trouble getting the cupcakes to rise evenly, but they still tasted great.


R Rumon mia
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The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but the cupcakes themselves were delicious.


David Spratley
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out perfectly. They were so light and fluffy.


Linda Okaye
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of white chocolate and cherry.


Ahsin Sarfraz
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Xxsunset Jules
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These cupcakes were a hit! They were so moist and flavorful, and the white chocolate cherry frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


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