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?
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.
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.
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!
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!
Pipe on your frosting and top with cherries, sprinkles, candy pieces…whatever your heart desires!
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!
Cherry Coke Float Cupcakes
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!
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 🙂
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thanks Michelle! We love them! 🙂
Sandra says
These look so delicious (I’m a big fan of cherry coke) and your presentation is beautiful! Thanks for sharing! I’m pinning your recipe and following you on facebook and google+!
Sandra
http://www.notesfromtheslife.com
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. 🙂
Leelee says
So yummy! You did such a great job. I just wanted to stop by and say hi from the linkin up party! So Hi!
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thank you for saying hi, Leelee! I’ll have to pop on over to your blog, too. 🙂
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!
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!
Erlene says
I love cupcakes and cherry cola – this is such a great combination. Yummy! Stopping by from the Linkin Blogs Link Party.
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thanks Erlene! They’re a lot of fun to make! And eat, too. 🙂
Stephanie Pass says
Love this! Congratulations! You’re being featured on Foodies & Crafties Soiree today!
http://thetiptoefairy.com/blog/2014/02/foodies-crafties-soiree-blog-hop-link-party-13.html
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Yay! You’re making my day, Stephanie! 🙂
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
Can I tell you how much I love the idea of these float cupcakes? Your photos are so pretty too!
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Awww, thanks for your sweet comment, Pamela!
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!
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thank you, Diana! I’m so excited to be featured!
Mika says
So colorful and perfect for parties!
Coming from Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop. Visit my blog and say Hi!
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thanks Mika! I’ll definitely head over there, I love love me some pizza. 🙂
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!! 🙂
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. 🙂
leslie says
Congratulations…this post was featured on Create It Thursday #41! Thanks for sharing such a great idea with us last week!
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
I’m so excited to be featured, Leslie! Thank you!
Diane | An Extraordinary Day says
Ashlyn…your cupcakes look amazing! And your photography is fabulous!! I’ve never had a coke cake…but I can’t wait to try one now!!
Thanks for linking up to Project Inspire{d}~AnExtraordinaryDay.net!
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
It’s a surprisingly delicious ingredient! Thanks so much, Diane!
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
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thank you so much, Cathy! I’m honored to be featured. 🙂
Kim @ {enjoy the view} says
These are so adorable & look absolutely delicious! Thanks for linking up at #SoMe2 this week – hope to see you again next week!
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thank you, Kim!
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
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Hope you enjoy them, Miz Helen!
Jennifer@Crockpot Gourmet says
How fun!!! These would be perfect for the kids to help with! Pinned for the next snow day 🙂
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. 🙂
Chandra@The Plaid & Paisley Kitchen says
Oh I am just a little bit in love with these cupcakes! Perfect for a party! Thanks for Sharing on Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!!
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thank you, Chandra! You always throw a great linky party! 🙂
Gingi says
Hello! I saw your linky on Think Pink Sundays at the Flamingo Toes blog, and thought I’d stop by to say hi! LOVE your blog! Love the food photography!
Gingi at http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thanks for coming by, Gingi!
Brandyn | Southern Distinctions says
These are adorable! Love the idea…. and yes, coke really does taste better out of those bottles! Thanks for sharing~
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Glad it’s not just me that thinks it tastes better, too. 🙂
Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says
These look so good and I love the wrappers.
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
I have a mini obsession with cupcake wrappers. Thanks for stopping by, Heather.:)
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
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
They were so much fun to make! Hope you enjoy them.
Sarah Fuller says
These look super tasty! Haved pinned to my Valentine’s Board.
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thanks so much, Sarah! 🙂
BoNnie @ mom's lifesavers says
Cannot wait to make these! I’ve never had coke cake before! Great pictures too – looks good enough to eat!
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thank you, Bonnie! I know, Coke in cake?? Sounds crazy but it’s really good!
Dina says
they’re so cute and look yummy too!
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thanks so much for stopping by, Dina!
Doreen@househoneys says
Wow! These look so good, and your pictures are beautiful :).
Thank you so much for joining our hop today Ashlyn! We are so happy to have you!
Ashlyn {Belle of the Kitchen} says
Thank you, Doreen! You totally just made my day. 🙂