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Cherry Coke Float Cupcakes Recipe

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These Cherry Coke Float Cupcakes are so moist and delicious. They are stuffed with cherries then topped with a delicious whipped cream frosting!

February 14th is just around the corner and my son couldn’t be more excited. Every time we’ve gone to Target lately (which is er, a lot) he sees the gigantic stuffed animals and excitedly tells me that he hopes Santa brings him one for Valentine’s Day.

I have explained numerous times that Santa only comes at Christmas, but he seems convinced jolly St. Nick is in charge of other holidays, too. Well, maybe we should set these cupcakes out for Santa on Valentine’s Eve and see what happens?

 

A close up of a cupcake with a cherry

 

I am a huge fan of Coca-Cola cake. Have you ever had tried it before? It’s so good, I’m telling y’all.

My husband has a few specialties, including: ribs on the Big Green Egg, smoked pork butt on the Big Green Egg, and Coca-Cola cake. I don’t even know where he got started on the Coca-Cola cake, but whenever he makes it I go completely bananas because it’s so delicious. Like, hide-the-cake-pan or I-will-devour-it-all-in-one-day, delicious.

This recipe is similar to his, but has the addition of the cherry filling and homemade whipped cream frosting on top. A perfect little treat for Valentine’s Day.

 

cupcake liners with hearts on them

 

Don’t you just love holiday cupcake liners? My mother-in-law sent these in a Valentines package and I have been so excited to use them for this recipe.

 

A cupcake pan full of batter

 

These cupcakes were so fun to make and the Coca-Cola makes them nice and moist. Once you have baked and completely cooled the cupcakes, cut a little cone shape out of the center of each cupcake with a sharp knife and spoon in a little cherry filling. Yum yum!

 

A cupcake with cherry filling

 

To make the frosting, I like to chill my metal mixing bowl in the freezer for about 10 minutes before beating the heavy cream. It helps the frosting come together well, and quicker too!

 

A close up of cupcakes with a cherries

 

Pipe on your frosting and top with cherries, sprinkles, candy pieces…whatever your heart desires!

 

A close up of cupcakes with a cherries

 

I’ve been trying to cut down on my coke consumption, but how can you resist those cute little bottles? I enjoyed swigging some along with my cupcake.  I swear the Coke even tastes better out of those things!

Hope you enjoy!

A close up of a cupcake with a cherry

Cherry Coke Float Cupcakes

These Cherry Coke Float Cupcakes are so moist and delicious. They are stuffed with cherries then topped with a delicious whipped cream frosting!
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 330kcal
Author: Ashlyn Edwards | Belle of the Kitchen

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter,, softened
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ¾ cup Regular Coke
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling

For the Icing:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Maraschino Cherries,, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners. Set aside.
  • Mix together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and butter beating on medium-high speed until light and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and beat for an additional minute. In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, Coke, and vanilla extract. (Allow time for the foam to go go down when measuring the Coke, and your mixture might look curdled when you add the buttermilk. That's normal.)
  • Beginning with the flour mixture, add in small parts to the butter mixture, alternating with the Coke mixture. Beat each addition just until incorporated.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the muffins tins. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops spring back when touched lightly and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, use a paring knife to cut out a cone shape in the middle of each cupcake. Add a spoonful of cherry mixture (2 to 3 cherries) to the well.
  • Beat the heavy whipping cream in a chilled bowl with whisk attachment (or hand mixer), beginning on low speed. I like to place my mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for a few minutes before mixing. Once the cream gets frothy begin adding the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, increasing speed as the cream comes together until you reach medium-high speed. Whip the cream until it holds stiff peaks (if you dip a spoon in it, the whipped cream should stay on the spoon when you turn it upside down). Pipe the whipped cream onto cupcakes as desired and top with maraschino cherries for garnish. Enjoy!

Notes

Source: Brown Eyed Baker

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1.1mg
Did you make this recipe? Let me know!Mention @TheBelleoftheKitchen or tag #BelleoftheKitchen

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Comments

  1. Michelle @ The MaMade Diaries says

    These look SO good!!! Thanks so much for linking up with us at the MaMade Blog Hop! Don’t forget to stop back to link up again next week and see if you’ve been featured! Have a great weekend 🙂

    Reply

    • Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says

      Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Sandra! I’m going to drop by and follow you as well. 🙂

      Reply

  4. Kayla says

    This is genius! At first cherry coke seemed a little off-putting, but reading it is just get more enticing with each picture Ashlyn, you got yourself a new follower!

    Reply

    • Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says

      Haha, Kayla! I know what you mean! It seems like a funny combination at first but it really does work! Thanks for following me, I’m so glad to have you!

      Reply

  8. Diana Rambles says

    Congratulations! This post will be featured over at Diana Rambles tomorrow and has been pinned in the Featured at Diana Rambles board at Pinterest & Tweeted. Please grab a featured button off my sidebar or via the link under the features. Thanks for sharing this awesome idea!

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  10. Hilary says

    Will be making these to give to my coworkers on Friday…but I’ll have to keep a few back for myself. I LOVE cherry coke!! Such a great idea!! Thanks for sharing!! 🙂

    Reply

    • Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says

      Oooh yay! I hope your co-workers love them, Hilary! And I hope you enjoy the ones that are just for you. 🙂

      Reply

  13. Cathy says

    Wow! Your photos are beautiful and the cupcakes look amazing! I will be featuring your post this week at the Foodies & Crafties Soiree Link Party. =)

    Cathy
    APeekIntoMyParadise.com

    Reply

  15. Miz Helen says

    I just love these cupcakes and can’t wait to make them, awesome! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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    • Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says

      It does make a fun little project to do with your kiddos! My son of loved helping to add all the decorations. 🙂

      Reply

  21. Cara Edwards @cacenni_cara.blogspot.co.uk says

    These look so good!! Very inspired! I absolutely love the concept and decoration, and bookmarked for my next cupcake venture, thank you!:Dx

    Reply

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