Description
Sweet cherry pie cupcakes bring nostalgic bakery charm straight to home kitchens with classic American dessert magic. Rich buttercream and tender cake layers combine perfectly, delivering delightful cherry-packed bites you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box Betty Crocker white cake mix
- 1 can (21 ounces/595 grams) cherry pie filling
Topping Ingredients:
- Whipped cream or ice cream (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to temperature specified on cake mix package.
- Prepare cake mix following package directions, ensuring smooth, consistent batter.
- Place cupcake liners in standard muffin tin, creating uniform spacing.
- Pour cake batter into liners, filling approximately two-thirds of each cavity.
- Delicately spoon cherry pie filling into the center of each cupcake, creating a hidden fruity core.
- Transfer cupcake tray to preheated oven and bake according to cake mix instructions until inserted toothpick emerges clean.
- Remove from oven and allow cupcakes to cool completely at room temperature.
- For enhanced presentation, garnish with dollop of whipped cream or serve alongside vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Experiment with homemade cake mix for a more authentic, less processed flavor profile.
- Ensure cherry pie filling is evenly distributed by using a small spoon or cookie scoop for precise placement.
- Consider adding a dash of almond extract to the cake batter to enhance the cherry flavor and create a more complex taste.
- If serving for dietary restrictions, swap traditional cake mix with gluten-free or vegan alternatives for inclusive enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg