Description
Discover the secret to baking irresistibly delicious Cherry Chip Cupcakes!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- Make sure to drain the cherries well to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
- These cupcakes can be topped with whipped cream or frosting of your choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg