Christmas Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes
Delightful cupcakes featuring a fluffy vanilla base infused with cherries, topped with creamy vanilla frosting, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
For the Cupcake Base
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's softened for easy creaming.
- 2 large eggs Use room temperature for best results.
- 0.5 cups milk Dairy or dairy-free alternative.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped Fresh or canned, both work.
For Frosting
- 0.5 cups vanilla frosting Store-bought or homemade.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped cherries.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Serving
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Top each cupcake with vanilla frosting and decorate as desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for lasting freshness.