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Cheerwine Cupcakes

The inspiration for these Cheerwine cupcakes are definitely my son, Ryan, and his love obsession with this “uniquely southern” soda. As the name suggests, it’s full of “CHEER” for many who have tasted and fell in love with this burgundy-red, cherry tasting soda. These cupcakes combine two of my son’s loves: Chocolate and the cherry goodness in Cheerwine, enjoy!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 cup Cheerwine soda
  • 10 oz jar sliced maraschino cherries juice reserved
  • 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream I used Silk dairy-free heavy whipping cream alternative
  • 1 cup butter I used plant-based
  • 2 eggs slightly beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 cup Cheerwine
  • 1 tbsp maraschino cherry juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup butter softened(I used plant-based)
  • 3 3/12 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 3 tbsp cocoa

Disclaimer:

Nutritional Information is provided as a courtesy only and should be viewed as an estimate. Ingredients can vary with brands and size and Inspiration Apron makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ / 176℃ and line a cupcake pan with paper or foil liners.
  • Stir baking soda into the heavy cream and set aside.
  • Combine flour and sugar together in large bowl and set aside.
  • Next, heat butter, Cheerwine, cherry juice and cocoa in a medium sauce pot, stirring frequently. Bring to a boil, then pour over flour and sugar and stir well.
  • Add the whipping cream mixture, eggs and vanilla, beating till smooth.
  • Fold in the drained sliced maraschino cherries and evenly scoop batter into cupcake liners, till 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes or until when checked with a wooden toothpick, a few crumbs stick.
  • Cool completely before frosting.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and cocoa powder and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter with mixer on medium speed, then add Cheerwine, cherry juice and vanilla, beating until well incorporated.
  • Gradually add the sugar/cocoa mixture to the wet ingredients, beating with mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Pipe or spread on top of cooled cupcakes and enjoy! (I used a Wilton 1M tip for piping in photos.)
  • Garnish with whole maraschino cherries, if desired.
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