Cherry Cupcake with Cherry Coke Buttercream
perfCherry Coke Cupcakes: The sweet taste of your favorite summer drink in just a few bites. Refresh yourself with a rich chocolate cherry cupcake with Cherry Coke in the batter AND the frosting.
Craving a unique summer sweet? Refresh yourself with a Cherry Cupcake made with real Cherry Coke! These yummy chocolate cherry cupcakes start with a box mix.
The box mix is elevated with Cherry Coke and cherry juice. Total Coke addict? 😉 There is Cherry Coke in the frosting too!
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Cherry Cupcakes with Cherry Coke Frosting
The sweet taste of your favorite summer drink in just a few bites! Rich chocolate cherry cupcakes with Cherry Coke in the batter AND the frosting.
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Servings: 24 Cupcakes
Calories: 209kcal
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Ingredients
For The Cupcakes
- 1 Box Devils Food Cake Mix + Ingredients Called For On The Box
- 1 Cup Regular NOT Diet Coca Cola
- ⅓ cup Maraschino Cherry Juice
- 24 Maraschino Cherries
For The Cherry Coke Buttercream Frosting
- 1 ¼ Cup Butter Softened
- 5 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons of Coca Cola
- 1 Tablespoon Maraschino Cherry Juice
- 24 Maraschino Cherries
- Red Food Coloring
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Instructions
For The Cherry Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- Prepare batter according to the box directions substituting the Coca Cola and the Cherry Juice for the water. Do NOT add any water.
- Fill cupcake liners ¾ of the way full and place one cherry into the middle of each cupcake. Bake according to box directions.
- Cool completely.
For The Cherry Coke Buttercream Frosting
- Mix butter, Coca Cola, and Cherry Juice together. Gradually add powdered sugar a little at a time. If frosting seems dry add a little more Coke.
- Stir in red food coloring.
- Spread or pipe frosting onto cupcakes and top with a Maraschino cherry.
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 327IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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What do you think of this Cherry Cupcake with Cherry Coke Frosting?
I cannot use powdered sugar in my recipes but really want to make a good buttercream. What can I substitute for the powdered sugar that would still work in making a tasty buttercream?
Hi Lisa,
I've never tried making buttercream with anything other than powdered sugar. You might want to look into a different type of frosting such as ganache or even swiss meringue buttercream.
I'm actually planning on using this recipe for a school club fundraiser this weekend and I'm super excited. I don't think I've ever seen such a creative way to make cupcakes especially since most of the batter is from a box.
Those look almost too good to eat.
Amazing colors!
Thank you!
I want a big bite out of one of the cupcakes! The flavor combination sounds delicious!
Go right ahead Katy! 😀