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!

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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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 24 Cupcakes

Calories: 209kcal

Author: Krystle Smith

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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