A banana cupcake with a marshmallow center, strawberry buttercream, chocolate sauce & a cherry on top. The only thing missing is the pineapple!
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Showing posts with label Cherry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cherry. Show all posts
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Banana Split Cupcakes
I found these cupcakes over at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen & knew I had to make them. I had a bit of trouble with the consistency of the frosting, but the flavor was absolutely delicious!
A banana cupcake with a marshmallow center, strawberry buttercream, chocolate sauce & a cherry on top. The only thing missing is the pineapple!
A banana cupcake with a marshmallow center, strawberry buttercream, chocolate sauce & a cherry on top. The only thing missing is the pineapple!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Cherry Fudge
These cherry fudge hearts are the perfect toppers to turn a Red Velvet cupcake into a pretty Valentines Day treat!
Just melt 12 oz of white chocolate, then mix in a can of cherry frosting and stir until smooth. Spread in a prepared pan, and let chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. I used a small heart cookie cutter to make the perfect size toppers for a cupcake!
Recipe from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen
Recipe from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen
Friday, February 10, 2012
Cherry Vanilla Tuxedo Cake
Here is another variation on the Tuxedo Cake that I first made for New Years. This cherry vanilla version would be a perfect Valentine's Day dessert!
Isn't it pretty? And it couldn't be easier! Just start with your favorite cake mix (one that makes two nice tall 8" cake layers), add a jar of chopped maraschino cherries to the batter, reserving the juice. Bake as directed, and let cool.
Cherry Vanilla Buttercream:
2 sticks butter
5 Tbsp maraschino juice
2 tsp vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
Beat the butter and the juice together until the butter turns pink (fun!), add the vanilla, and then slowly add the powdered sugar. Frost the cooled cakes.
Glaze:
4 oz semi sweet chocolate
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup corn syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
Heat cream over medium high heat, just until it reaches a boil. Pour over chocolate (in a separate bowl), and let stand 60 seconds. Add corn syrup and vanilla, and stir until all the chocolate is melted. Let cool in refrigerator for about 5 minutes, then pour over cake, guiding it over the sides. Let cake set 1 hour before serving.
Recipe from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen
Isn't it pretty? And it couldn't be easier! Just start with your favorite cake mix (one that makes two nice tall 8" cake layers), add a jar of chopped maraschino cherries to the batter, reserving the juice. Bake as directed, and let cool.
Cherry Vanilla Buttercream:
2 sticks butter
5 Tbsp maraschino juice
2 tsp vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
Beat the butter and the juice together until the butter turns pink (fun!), add the vanilla, and then slowly add the powdered sugar. Frost the cooled cakes.
Glaze:
4 oz semi sweet chocolate
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup corn syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
Heat cream over medium high heat, just until it reaches a boil. Pour over chocolate (in a separate bowl), and let stand 60 seconds. Add corn syrup and vanilla, and stir until all the chocolate is melted. Let cool in refrigerator for about 5 minutes, then pour over cake, guiding it over the sides. Let cake set 1 hour before serving.
Recipe from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Cherry Coke Float Cupcakes
Recipe from Brown Eyed Baker
Friday, December 16, 2011
Chocolate Fudge with Cherries
This is a throwback fudge recipe passed on to me from my husband's grandma. It's out of a magazine from maybe the 70s? All I know is it's easy to make and quite delicious. This year I sprinkled half the pan with dried cherries before it set, because really, what's better than chocolate and cherries?
Chocolate Fudge
makes a 9x13 pan
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) margarine
3 cups sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
12 oz semi sweet chocolate
7 oz marshmallow creme
1 tsp vanilla
Mix sugar, margarine, and milk in a 2 1/2 qt heavy bottom saucepan and heat over medium high. Bring to a rolling boil, then turn down to medium and boil, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate chips, stirring to combine completely. Add in the marshmallow creme and vanilla, beating until mixed through. Pour into a 9x13 pan lined with parchment paper and let set. If desired, sprinkle with dried fruit or nuts before setting. Cut into 1x1 inch squares and enjoy!
Chocolate Fudge
makes a 9x13 pan
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) margarine
3 cups sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
12 oz semi sweet chocolate
7 oz marshmallow creme
1 tsp vanilla
Mix sugar, margarine, and milk in a 2 1/2 qt heavy bottom saucepan and heat over medium high. Bring to a rolling boil, then turn down to medium and boil, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate chips, stirring to combine completely. Add in the marshmallow creme and vanilla, beating until mixed through. Pour into a 9x13 pan lined with parchment paper and let set. If desired, sprinkle with dried fruit or nuts before setting. Cut into 1x1 inch squares and enjoy!
Monday, December 5, 2011
Chocolate Cherry Cookies
These chocolate cherry cookies are one of my favorites that I remember making every year. They are relatively simple, but look extra special with the cherry half and the chocolate drizzle. I usually use white chocolate, but found some green candy melts and thought it would look extra festive!
Chocolate Cherry Cookies
makes 4 dozen
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 (10 oz) jar maraschino cherries
6 oz chocolate chips
Mix dry ingredients together and set aside. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add egg and vanilla and mix well. Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until well combined. Roll dough into 1" balls and place on cookie sheet. Press down with your thumb to make an imprint, and place a cherry in the center of the cookie (I cut the cherries in half and only use a half for each cookie). Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. When cookies are cooled, drizzle with chocolate and decorate with sprinkles.
Chocolate Cherry Cookies
makes 4 dozen
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 (10 oz) jar maraschino cherries
6 oz chocolate chips
Mix dry ingredients together and set aside. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add egg and vanilla and mix well. Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until well combined. Roll dough into 1" balls and place on cookie sheet. Press down with your thumb to make an imprint, and place a cherry in the center of the cookie (I cut the cherries in half and only use a half for each cookie). Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. When cookies are cooled, drizzle with chocolate and decorate with sprinkles.
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