Mini Black Forest Cupcakes
Mini Black Forest Cupcakes
Classic DishSchwarzwalder Kirschtorte
Prep: 20 min • Cook: 18 min. Bite-sized chocolate cupcakes soaked in kirsch, filled with cherry jam, and topped with a swirl of whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings for a playful take on the German classic.
- Preparation time
- 20 min
- Cooking time
- 18 min
- Total time
- 38 min
- Servings
- 12
Instructions
Prepare Cupcakes
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with 12 liners.
- 2Prepare chocolate cupcake batter according to package directions, adding oil, eggs, and water.
- 3Fill liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 4Let cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make Kirsch Soak
- 1In a small bowl, whisk together kirsch and simple syrup until well combined.
Assemble Cupcakes
- 1Once cupcakes are completely cool, use a small knife or an apple corer to carefully hollow out the center of each cupcake, leaving about a 1/4-inch border.
- 2Brush the insides of the hollowed-out cupcakes with the kirsch soak.
- 3Spoon about 1-2 teaspoons of cherry jam into the hollowed center of each cupcake.
- 4In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- 5Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- 6Pipe a generous swirl of whipped cream on top of each cupcake.
- 7Garnish with shaved or grated dark chocolate.
Nutrition Information
- Calories
- 250 kcal
- Protein
- 3 g
- Fat
- 14 g
- Carbs
- 30 g
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
Tips
- Ensure your heavy cream is very cold for the best whipping results. Chill the bowl and beater too.
- To avoid dry cupcakes, do not overbake. A toothpick inserted should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
- For an enhanced Black Forest flavor, let the assembled cupcakes chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
