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Cherry Cupcakes

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Moist vanilla cupcakes studded with juicy cherries and topped with a sweet cherry buttercream frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp cherry juice or milk
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cherries (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla. Alternately add flour mixture and milk, mixing until just combined. Fold in chopped cherries.
  4. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  5. For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cherry juice, beating until smooth. Fold in chopped cherries. Frost cooled cupcakes.

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