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Fresh Cherry Cupcakes

These fresh cherry cupcakes are a perfect way to use up those fresh cherries that are so abundant right now! Or break out that freezer stash that you put up last summer, and get baking. You are going to love these homemade cherry cupcakes, made from scratch!

Fresh Cherry Cupcakes

Fresh Cherry Cupcakes

These cupcakes were fantastic! I’m usually a strict yellow cake or chocolate cake girl. Occasionally I get crazy with a good marble cake, but I’ve never really liked these crazy fruit-flavored cakes. Until this one, that is.

This cake was filled with fresh cherry flavor. It was moist, and sweet, and had a delicate crumb. I was actually surprised how much I liked this cake.

Cherry Cupcakes

Whether you whip these up as cupcakes, bake them in ramekins for little miniature cakes as shown here, or bake in separate cake pans, grab some cherries next time you see them on sale and try this out!

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I think my favorite part of this was the delicious fresh cherry swiss meringue frosting. I LOVE swiss meringue buttercream. It isn’t so sweet that your teeth ache from eating it. It is one of those frostings where it takes a bit more work than a typical powdered sugar/butter mixture, but it is worth the effort and the time.

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Need some more awesome cupcake ideas? I’ve got lots!

Yield: 24 cupcakes

Homemade Cherry Cupcakes

Homemade Cherry Cupcakes

Made-from-scratch cherry cupcakes are a special treat during the short cherry season here in the Pacific Northwest! Get a cherry pitter, a giant box of cherries, and go to town. Naturally flavored and colored.

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1/2 cup butter, salted
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups pitted, chopped cherries
  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder

Fresh Cherry Meringue Buttercream:

  • 1/3 cup pitted chopped cherries
  • 4 large egg whites, use pasteurized eggs if you are worried about this
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 3 sticks butter, unsalted, room temp

Instructions

Cupcake Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a muffin tin with paper liners, and lightly spray with baking spray.
  2. Place the butter and sugar into your mixer, and mix on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. Crack the eggs into a separate bowl, and then add eggs, one at a time. Mix well after each addition until the eggs are fully combined into the batter.
  3. Add the vanilla, oil, and buttermilk. Mix on low speed for 1 minute.
  4. Sift the flour and baking powder into another bowl. Add slowly to the wet ingredients and mix on low until well combined. Stir in the chopped cherries by hand, gently.
  5. Spoon the batter into your prepared pan, and bake at 350° until a tester comes out with moist crumbs. It should take about 25 - 30 minutes.
  6. Let cool for 10 minutes in pans, then remove from pans and finish cooling on a wire rack.

Fresh Cherry Meringue Buttercream:

  1. Whisk together the egg whites and sugar in a heat-proof bowl. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, and continue to whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture reaches 160°F.
  2. Place the egg whites and sugar mixture into your stand mixer, and beat on medium to medium high speed until stiff peaks have formed and the mixture is fully cooled. It should take about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Cut the butter into small cubes, and add slowly while mixing.
  4. Continue mixing until the buttercream is smooth, light, and fluffy, and is proper frosting consistency. This can take anywhere from 5-15 minutes. Just keep beating. It will come together!
  5. Place the chopped cherries into a food processor and process until a puree has formed. Slowly drizzle into the frosting while mixing on low speed until combined.
  6. Place in a piping bag and pipe onto the cooled cupcakes and enjoy! Best served at room temperature.

Notes

  • I don't actually remember how many cupcakes this made! I'm so sorry! Make sure and fill the cupcake liners 2/3 of the way full. It should make about 18-24ish though!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 322Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 98mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 1gSugar: 26gProtein: 3g

Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate. If you are tracking these things for medical purposes please consult an outside, trusted source. Thanks!

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Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.

Cherry Cupcakes

Wednesday 9th of July 2014

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Nicole

Tuesday 8th of July 2014

I'm really sorry you had that experience. Swiss meringue buttercream can be a little tricky the first few times, and it is markedly richer than its American buttercream cousins which are mostly butter and powdered sugar which can be a little shocking if you are used to the other kind. I prefer swiss meringue, my husband is not a big fan and also thinks it's too buttery. We shall have to agree to disagree on the sweetness of the cupcakes. ;) Personal opinions are always varied! I appreciate you reading and taking the time to not only try something from my website, but also report back. I love hearing real-world experiences, even if they are less-than-stellar.

Mrs Wang

Monday 7th of July 2014

What is the yield of your cherry cupcake recipe? Thanks.

Nicole

Tuesday 8th of July 2014

It makes about 2 dozen cupcakes I believe.

Paula

Thursday 27th of February 2014

That's about the cutest cake/cupcakes I've ever seen! Pinned!

Abbie E

Wednesday 26th of February 2014

These cupcakes looks so amazing! And that frosting. Oh my gosh. Pinning!

OrWhateverYouDo1

Wednesday 26th of February 2014

Thanks!!

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