Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of Cherry Blossom Cupcakes, where fluffy cake meets delightful cherry frosting. These stunning treats are perfect for any occasion, from spring picnics to cozy gatherings. With their irresistible cherry flavor and charming appearance, they’re sure to impress your guests and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 2 tsp cherry extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- Fresh or maraschino cherries (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- Beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time; stir in cherry extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting and topping with cherries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg