CHERRY COKE CUPCAKES
My hubby is a huge fan of Coke. Soda is his worst vise. I wish I could slow him down but after 20 years of trying, I think it is virtually impossible, ha ha. Since he was a fan of the Root Beer Float Cupcakes and the Copycat Cracker Barrel Coke Cake we have made, I knew these cupcakes would make him a happy camper.
These cupcakes make for a easy dessert idea since they start with a boxed cake mix. The addition of the Coke and the cherry juice really makes them a bit special
Cherry Coke Cupcakes
Ingredients
1 box Devils Food Cake Mix + box ingredients
1 cup Coke
1/3 cup Maraschino Cherry liquid
24 Maraschino Cherries
Frosting:
1 1/4 cup softened Butter
5 cup Powdered Sugar
2 tbsp Coke
1 tbsp Maraschino Cherry liquid
Red Food Coloring
24 Maraschino Cherries
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350.
Line muffin pan with paper liners.
Make batter according to box direction EXCEPT substitute 1 cup Coke and 1/3 cup cherry liquid for water.
Fill liners 2/3 full and add 1 cherry to the middle of each.
Bake according to box directions and allow to cool completely.
Whip butter, coke and cherry liquid and gradually add powdered sugar.
You can optionally add red food coloring to get desired color.
Transfer frosting to piping bag and frost each cupcake.
Top each with another cherry.