Description
Cherry pie cupcakes are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining sweet and tart cherry flavor with fluffy cupcake texture. Perfect for any gathering or a cozy afternoon treat, these cupcakes feature a luscious cream cheese frosting that adds an irresistible touch. Easy to make and customizable with different fruits, they are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 cup canned cherries, drained and chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add the sugar until light and airy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped cherries until evenly distributed.
- Fill muffin tins about three-quarters full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes completely before frosting them with whipped cream cheese mixed with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg