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Cherry Cupcakes

Delicious cherry-infused cupcakes topped with a rich white chocolate glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 package white cake mix
  • 0.5 cup maraschino cherry juice
  • 0.25 cup maraschino cherries (chopped)
  • 6 oz white chocolate
  • 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare cake mix according to the package directions and substitute maraschino cherry juice for a portion of the water.
  2. Fold in chopped maraschino cherries.
  3. Pour into muffin tins and bake for 25 minutes at the temperature specified on the cake mix package.
  4. Allow to cool completely before coating with the white chocolate glaze.
  5. Combine white chocolate and cream in a deep bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir.
  6. Add butter and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir.
  7. Microwave on high for an additional 10 to 15 seconds if needed to let butter and white chocolate melt.
  8. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and stir until smooth.
  9. Spread glaze over cupcakes and cool until the glaze hardens. Top each with one maraschino cherry.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

Enjoy these delightful cherry cupcakes with a creamy white chocolate glaze!
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