These Black Forest Cupcakes are a rich and indulgent twist on the iconic German dessert. Moist chocolate cupcakes are filled with juicy cherries and topped with a light, tangy cream cheese frosting — the perfect balance of decadent and refreshing.
Whether you’re hosting a celebration or simply treating yourself, these cupcakes bring elegance and flavor in every bite.
Black Forest Cupcakes
Moist chocolate cupcakes are filled with juicy cherries and topped with a light, tangy cream cheese frosting — the perfect balance of decadent and refreshing.
Ingredients
- 180 g all-purpose flour
- 60 g melted butter
- 40 g sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 20 g cocoa powder
- 20 g dark (black) chocolate chopped or grated
- 2 eggs
- 200 ml milk
- 1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or canned)
- pinch of salt
Frosting
- 75 g butter room temperature
- 40 g sugar
- 180 g cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, chopped chocolate, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Gently press one pitted cherry into the center of each cupcake.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the cream cheese in two stages, beating until smooth and creamy
- Once the cupcakes are cool, pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting on top.
- Garnish with a cherry and grate dark chocolate or chocolate shavings over the top.
- Refrigerate the cupcakes for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and frosting firm up.
🍒 Tips & Variations
- Substitute chocolate chips if you don’t have dark chocolate on hand.
- Add a splash of cherry juice to the batter for extra fruity flavor.
