Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 1 and ½ cups
• Granulated sugar - 1 cup
• Unsweetened cocoa powder - ½ cup
• Baking powder - 1 and ½ teaspoons
• Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - ½ teaspoon
• Eggs - 2 large
• Milk - 1 cup
• Vegetable oil - ½ cup
• Vanilla extract - 2 teaspoons
• Boiling water - 1 cup
• Cherry preserves - ¾ cup
• Heavy cream - 1 cup
• Powdered sugar - 2 tablespoons
• Chocolate shavings - for garnish
• Fresh cherries - for garnish

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a cupcake pan with liners.

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3.

   Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

4. 4.

   Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.

5. 5.

   Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

6. 6.

   Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. 7.

   Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.

8. 8.

   Once cooled, use a small knife to cut out a small hole in the center of each cupcake.

9. 9.

   Fill each hole with about a teaspoon of cherry preserves.

10. 10.

    In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

11. 11.

    Pipe or spread the whipped cream on top of each cupcake.

12. 12.

    Garnish with chocolate shavings and a fresh cherry on top.

13. 13.

    Serve and enjoy your Black Forest Cupcakes!

Nutritional Facts