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Recipes » Desserts » Cupcakes » Cherry Cupcake with Cherry Coke Buttercream

Published: Jun 3, 2015 · Modified: Aug 23, 2020 by Krystle Smith · This post may contain affiliate links

Cherry Cupcake with Cherry Coke Buttercream

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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.

 

Cherry Cupcake with Cherry Coke Buttercream

 

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 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes 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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  1. Susan Carraretto says

    July 24, 2016 at 9:55 pm

    Those look almost too good to eat.

    Reply
  2. Ulei presat la rece says

    June 14, 2015 at 5:06 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing colors!

    Reply
    • admin says

      July 01, 2015 at 10:42 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Katy | Her Cup of Joy says

    June 04, 2015 at 9:09 am

    I want a big bite out of one of the cupcakes! The flavor combination sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • admin says

      July 01, 2015 at 10:51 pm

      Go right ahead Katy! 😀

      Reply

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