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Merry Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes

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Merry Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes by Back For Seconds https://backforseconds.com #christmas #cupcakes

 

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Before we get to the cupcakes, I’d love to have you click here to view my About Me page.  I don’t know why but I was SO NERVOUS about writing this and sharing it with everyone. However, I realized that I connect a lot better with other bloggers when I know more about them, so hopefully after reading this, you will feel like we’re old friends 😉 If you do read it, I’d love if you would comment over there – it might help me feel less scared and exposed!

I don’t post cupcake recipes very often – I’m not sure why. I mean, we all love a good cupcake, right? When I made these with my little girl a couple weeks ago, I knew I had to share them with you. Not only are they lip-smacking good, but they are Merry Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes. so perfect for Christmastime!

Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes - A Secret ingredient makes these unbelievable moist and delicious!!
The flavors in these little gems are the perfect combination of rich intense chocolate, and bright sweet cherry. The cake on it’s own is so incredibly moist and fragrant, I almost didn’t want to frost them. The secret ingredient is what makes them so moist…mayonnaise. I’m sorry. I know it sounds awful, but trust me on this one, ok? Just the right balance of butter (for richness and flavor) and mayo (for a moist and fluffy texture) makes these a cherry chocolate dream come true!

Merry Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes by Back For Seconds https://backforseconds.com #christmas #cupcakes

I said I almost didn’t want to frost these…but then I imagined how heavenly a cherry cream cheese frosting would be and I couldn’t resist! I usually am a chocolate frosting kind of girl. Vanilla and buttercream frostings tend to be too sweet for my liking. Over the last year or so I started adding cream cheese to all of my white frostings to help cut the sweetness, and let me tell ya – it’s socrazygood! For this particular frosting I also added the juice from the jar of cherries that was left after adding some to the cake. The texture is smooth and creamy and the flavor is bright and fruity. A very merry compliment to the cake! Add these to the list of goodies to make this Christmas. They are sure to spread holiday cheer!

 

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  1. Jessica Je says

    Can you clarify the flour to use. I assumed it was 1 3/4 cups and the space didn’t occur. I baked these today, can’t wait to try them. I did notice that the centers dropped while cooling, has anyone else had this problem??

    Thank you

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  2. Kristen says

    I made these last weekend for a friend’s daughters bday party. I did not personally eat one but she enjoyed a lot! She said these were chocolatey and moist! Thanks for the recipe.

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  4. JT says

    Hi Stephanie!

    I enjoyed reading about you…and I know that I will enjoy trying your recipes! I will probably do a review on some of them on my blog, but will definitely link to your webpage for the recipe.

    May you always have fun blogging, parenting, and being a help-meet for your husband…and do it with excellence as unto the Lord!

    Hugs!

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  6. Tasha says

    I am providing the desserts for my parents Christmas eve party this year, and I think these cupcakes were just added to my list! Thanks for posting it.

    Your About Me made me smile.

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  7. Vera Zecevic-Cupcakes Garden says

    Your blog is great, and these cupcakes are awesome, so you don’t have reason to be nervous about anything.
    I’ve featured this cupcakes on my blog, hoping that you don’t mind, but if you do, please contact me and I will remove it.
    All the best and keep up with your writing!

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  10. Julie says

    Stephanie,
    These cupcakes are wonderful. I love the combination of chocolate and cherry so I know I would love these. They look amazing. You did a good job at decorating them. Thank you for sharing on Marvelous Mondays. I will be featuring these on my blog at tomorrow’s party.

    Have a great weekend!

    Julie

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  17. The Busy Bee's says

    I’m sure everyone will be back for seconds!! Your food looks delicious!! We would like to invite you to a blog hop! We are co-hosting with Adorned From Above. We would love to have you link up. The party is live and will run through Sunday. You can link up at thebusybhive.blogspot.com
    Hope to see you there!
    Thanks
    Joye & Myrna
    The Busy Bee’s

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  20. Tanya Schroeder says

    I’d say these cupcakes would certainly make me merry! So pretty and they sound so delicious! I love using the juice from the cherries. And I love the pink frosting with the chocolate cupcakes. I bet your daughter was very happy!

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  23. sally @ sallys baking addiction says

    i enjoyed your about me page Stephanie! Sometimes I feel vulnerable being an author of a blog, but that’s just what we get for having a blog on the internet for the entire world to see. It just comes with the territory. These cupcakes are adorable – chocolate and cherries (any berry, really) are a wonderful combo – love the accidentally pink tinted icing from the juice. 🙂

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  26. Nicole says

    These cupcakes look really amazing! I love anything chocolate & cherry. I’ll have to try that mayo trick the next time I make cake or cupcakes. Have a beautiful week 🙂

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  29. Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen says

    I just read your About Me page as well and wanted to comment, but there was no form. So, I guess I’ll comment here!

    I love ‘getting to know’ other bloggers! And we actually have quite a bit in common: baby giggles, chocolate and peanut butter, naturally curly hair, etc. Although it looks like you take better care of your hair than I do…:)

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  30. Agos says

    They are so cute! I love those liners. And I like that the recipe only calls for the cherry syrup, so you can use the cherries on something else.

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  34. celeste meehan says

    hi, stephanie!
    i’m looking forward to making these cupcakes. i’ve cooked with mayonnaise before, and the result was wonderful.
    as a mom of many angel babies, and two beautiful adopted children, i appreciate your post. each and every one of us is vulnerable in our own way – thank you for sharing what makes you human. we laugh, we cry, we sing!
    i wish you & yours a very merry christmas, and many blessings for the new year.
    celeste

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