Black Forest Cupcakes

An easy small batch recipe for Black Forest Cupcakes! 5 decadent and moist chocolate cupcakes – made without eggs – are topped with fresh cherry filling, fluffy whipped cream, chocolate shavings, a and a perfect cherry on top!

Moist black forest cupcake close up with whipped topping and a cherry on top.
Equipment

1 – Muffin/Cupcake Pan
Ingredients
Chocolate Cupcakes
▢1 ½ tablespoons canola oil (or any neutral oil )
▢2 tablespoons granulated sugar
▢1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
▢1/3 cup buttermilk, room temperature
▢2 tablespoons medium brew coffee, very hot
▢1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
▢1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
▢2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, Dutch process
▢1/4 teaspoon baking powder
▢1/8 teaspoon baking soda
▢1/8 teaspoon salt
Cherry Filling
▢8 ounces fresh cherries, pitted and quartered (plus more to top cupcakes)
▢1 teaspoon water
▢1 teaspoon cornstarch
▢1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (any sweetener will work; sweeten to taste)
Toppings
▢Whipped Coconut Cream (or dairy whipped cream)
▢chocolate shavings (from a chocolate bar or candy bar)

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