Black Forest Cupcakes (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorten-Cupcakes)

Indulge in the flavors of the famous Black Forest cake with these delicious Schwarzwälder Kirschtorten-Cupcakes (Black Forest Cupcakes). These chocolatey treats are filled with cherry filling and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, making them a delightful dessert for any occasion.

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Black Forest Cupcakes (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorten-Cupcakes)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once the cupcakes are cool, use a small knife to cut out a small piece from the center of each cupcake.
  9. Fill each cavity with cherry pie filling.
  10. In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  11. Pipe or spread the whipped cream on top of the cupcakes and garnish with chocolate shavings.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
280 per cupcake
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
3g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Muffin tin Cupcake liners Wire rack

Tools

Mixing bowls Whisk Electric mixer Piping bag (optional)

Serving suggestions

Serve these cupcakes with a dollop of whipped cream and a cherry on top for an extra special touch.

Tips & tricks

For an adult version, you can add a splash of Kirsch (cherry brandy) to the cherry pie filling for an extra kick of flavor.

Cost

$15