{"id":15568,"date":"2019-06-25T19:18:12","date_gmt":"2019-06-26T00:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/?p=15568"},"modified":"2019-12-10T09:56:04","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T15:56:04","slug":"cherry-cobbler-cupcakes-july4th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cupcakeproject.com\/cherry-cobbler-cupcakes-july4th\/","title":{"rendered":"Cherry Cupcakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cherry cupcakes are perfect for cherry lovers! There are two fresh or<\/em> maraschino cherries<\/a> baked into each brown-sugar sweetened cupcake. Plus, they are topped with the iconic cherry on top!<\/p>\n

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\nThese cherry cupcakes are the cupcake version of cherry cobbler<\/a>. My cupcakes take the spirit of the cobbler, but they are moist and light and are a perfect handheld treat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Secret to Perfect Cherry Cupcakes<\/h2>\n

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\nThe secret to making these cupcakes work is adding the cherries partially through the bake<\/strong>. If you add the cherries at the beginning, they will sink to the bottom.<\/p>\n

In the image below, the batter has already been in the oven for seven minutes.<\/p>\n

\"Adding
\nDusting the pitted fresh cherries with cornstarch also keeps them from sinking.<\/strong> I dust with a little sugar as well to sweeten them up!<\/p>\n

\"Cherries
\nTip:<\/span> If you choose to use maraschino cherries instead of fresh cherries, you get to skip the pitting (and don’t add any powdered sugar to your cornstarch – they are sweet enough!).<\/p>\n

How to Make Cherry Cupcakes<\/h2>\n

To make cherry cobbler cupcakes, start by mixing up the brown sugar and butter. You could use white sugar, but I find that that the brown sugar makes the cupcakes taste more rustic and complex.<\/p>\n

\"Brown
\nMix in the remainder of the dry ingredients. Then, add eggs, fresh lemon zest<\/a>, and milk.<\/p>\n

Be careful not to overmix as it can make the cupcakes gummy.<\/strong> (See my guide to making cupcakes<\/a> for more information and tips.)<\/p>\n

\"Adding
\nFill the cupcake liners just 1\/4 full; you will still have plenty of batter left over. You only fill 1\/4 of the way because you need to leave space to add the cherries.<\/p>\n

Start baking the cupcakes while you prepare the cherries.<\/p>\n

\"Cherry
\nUnless you opt to use maraschino cherries, you’ll be pitting a lot of cherries for this recipe. You can do them one at a time, but I like to use a multi cherry pitter [paid link]<\/a> like the one below. I use it all of the time, like when I make my cherry turnovers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Cherry
\nRoll the pitted fresh cherries in cornstarch and sugar to keep them from sinking in the batter.<\/p>\n

Once your cupcakes have baked for seven minutes, place two of the pitted and cornstarched cherries on top of the partially-cooked batter in each cupcake and top with the remaining batter.<\/p>\n

\"covering
\nContinue to bake for another twenty minutes or until the cupcakes bounce back when lightly touched.<\/p>\n

When cool, top with sweetened fresh whipped cream (chantilly cream<\/a>) and fresh cherries, maraschino cherries<\/a>, or Luxardo cherries<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Variation<\/h2>\n

If you love cherries but prefer a chocolate cherry cupcake, try making my Black Forest cupcakes<\/a>. They are a wonderful combination of cherry and chocolate!<\/p>\n

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Cherry Cupcakes<\/h2>\n
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These cherry cupcakes feature two cherries baked right into a brown sugar lemony batter.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Course <\/span>Dessert<\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cuisine <\/span>American<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Prep Time <\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Cook Time <\/span>27 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Total Time <\/span>42 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Servings <\/span>12<\/span> cupcakes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Calories <\/span>255<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
<\/g><\/svg><\/span> Author <\/span>Stefani<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>