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Chocolate Cherry Amaretto Cupcakes

Irresistible Chocolate Cherry Amaretto Cupcakes for Lovers

Delight in Chocolate Cherry Amaretto Cupcakes, a moist and flavorful treat perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 4 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Cake Mix Choose a high-quality mix
  • 1 package Instant Pudding Chocolate flavor
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt works well as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Amaretto This boozy almond liqueur
  • 1 cup Milk Almond milk is a great dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Coconut oil is a great dairy-free alternative
  • 1 can Cherry Pie Filling Homemade gives a fresh taste
For the Frosting
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Sift before using
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed cocoa can elevate the flavor
  • 1/2 cup Shortening Using all butter yields a softer buttercream
  • 2 tablespoons Milk (for frosting) Helps reach desired consistency

Equipment

  • Muffin Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the cake mix and instant pudding mix.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs, sour cream, amaretto, milk, and vanilla extract until combined. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and melted butter.
  4. Scoop the batter into prepared liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes.
  5. Prepare the frosting by beating softened butter until creamy. Add shortening, vanilla, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, amaretto, and milk until smooth.
  6. Core the cooled cupcakes and fill with cherry pie filling.
  7. Frost each cupcake with the chocolate buttercream and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cool completely before frosting and refrigerate overnight for best flavor.

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