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Easy Mini Black Forest Cupcakes

January 27, 2017 by Mahy, Updated November 18, 2020 27 Comments

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Easy Mini Black Forest Cupcakes

Wow your guest with these elegant Mini Black Forest Cupcakes filled with cherry-studded whipped cream and topped with a 1-minute chocolate ganache! They will be a real eyecatcher at any brunch buffet or dinner party and are so easy to make, you won’t believe it!

Easy Mini Black Forest Cupcakes drizzled with chocolate sauce on little white cupcake stands

This Easy Mini Black Forest Cupcakes recipe is a simplified version of the German classic. It’s much quicker, easier and just as divine with a deep dark chocolate taste, creamy sweet cherry filling, and luscious chocolate ganache on top! A super simple yet impressive chocolate dessert!

I’ve heard it’s National Chocolate Day today!! Happy Chocolate Day friends. I’ve noticed it’s been quite a while since I last posted anything chocolate-y on the blog which is why I am trying to redeem myself with an extra decadent treat: Black Forest Cupcakes!

overhead of Easy Mini Black Forest Cupcake

Why these Mini Black Forest Cupcakes should be part of your baking repertoire: 

These Black Forest cupcakes are a real treat and a must-try for chocolate lovers and fans of Black Forest Cake.

Even if you are not crazy about Black Forest, this recipe could still be valuable to you as these can easily be personalized to your taste—think raspberries, strawberries, figs or any fruits you love with chocolate!

If you are looking for a super simple, super fancy looking dessert to serve to guests at a dinner party or brunch even, these are PERFECT.

 

Easy Mini Black Forest Cupcakes on little cake stands

Mini desserts – elegant to look at and easy to make: 

There’s a myth that making food in mini or individual servings is harder or more time-consuming. But the truth is, it’s just the opposite.

You may spend a few extra minutes of prep work—but you save more minutes during cooking/baking.

Just take a look at those mini raspberry cheesecakes, mini chocolate pudding cakes, kale veggie mini frittatas, chocolate dipped mini pavlova, mini Brooklyn Blackout cakes, Tri-colored mini potato gratins..and you’ll know what I mean!

Mini Black Forest Cupcakes topped with chocolate glaze and fresh cherries

How to make Black Forest Cupcakes: 

These start with one of my all-time favorite chocolate cakes which you’ll find in this Mini Brooklyn Blackout cakes recipe.

It’s a light as air, yet intensely chocolate-y cake! I love me a fluffy chocolate cake and this one happens to be so simple and seriously foolproof, that you can’t go wrong with it.

The filling is a classic mashed cherries with vanilla whipped cream. You can use frozen cherries or canned (I prefer frozen and thawed).

You’ll simply chop those cherries and add them to the whipped cream (which I love adding a bit of cream cheese to it for richness).

half a chocolate muffin being hollowed out to be filled with cream

Once the cupcakes have baked, you’ll slice the tops off and using a melon baller, scoop out as much of the bottom part as you can, leaving the cupcake shape intact.

a hollowed out chocolate muffin next to a bowl of cherry whipped cream

Then you’ll fill the scooped area with the sweet rich cherry mixture and place the chocolate cupcake top back over the filling. And it’s that easy and it’s that GOOD!

a chocolate muffin being filled with whipped cream and cherries to make black forest cupcakes

how to make black forest mini cupcakes

Now you can serve them as is for a lighter fruitier version of the Black Forest cupcakes, or you can go the extra mile ( which I strongly recommend!) and make a 1-minute chocolate ganache to drizzle over your cupcakes.

How to make a quick chocolate ganache: 

The basic ganache is simple a 1:2 ratio of cream to chocolate. You’ll be melting 1/4 cup of cream with 1/2 cup of chopped chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and then whisk them together until smooth. That’s it.

Pour this luscious velvety smooth chocolate ganache over your cupcakes and you’re in for a REAL treat!

a black forest cupcake cut in half to reveal the cherry studded whipped cream filling

Tips for success: 

  • I love making these ahead of time—they keep beautifully in the fridge for up to 5 days!
  • These Black Forest Cupcakes also transport quite well so make them for a potluck, brunch event, or Birthdays! And since we’re all thinking of Valentine’s Day now—how sweet and special would these be?!
  • Add in chocolate chips or nuts to your fruit cream filling for a more chocolate-y cupcake. You can also go for a white chocolate ganache.
Easy Mini Black Forest Cupcakes. Imagine this crowd pleaser classic made easier, quicker, lighter, and still just as DIVINE! It's a hit at every occasion--get the easy step by step recipe and make it now! Perfect Holiday table dessert too! www.twopurplefigs.com
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Easy Mini Black Forest Cupcakes

Wow your guest with these elegant Mini Black Forest Cupcakes filled with cherry-studded whipped cream and topped with a 1-minute chocolate ganache! They will be the eyecatcher at any brunch buffet or dinner party and are so easy to make, you won't believe it! 

Course Dessert
Cuisine American, German
Keyword black forest cupcakes, chocolate cherry cupcakes, mini cupcakes with chocolate and cherries
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 266 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 1 x fluffy chocolate Cake recipe from this Mini Brooklyn Blackout Cakes

For the cherry filling:

  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/3 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2/3 cup diced frozen pitted sweet cherries

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup chocolate pieces (or chips)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare the fluffy chocolate cake and bake into a standard muffin pan.

For the cherry filling:

  1.  In a large bowl, add the cream, cream cheese, confectioner’s sugar and vanilla. Using an electric mixer, whip up the filling until fluffy and stiff—about 2 minutes. Then gently fold in the diced cherries. Cover the cherry mixture and set in the fridge until ready to use.

Assemble:

  1. When the muffins are done, allow them to cool for a few minutes. Then using a small knife, slice off the tops of the muffins. Take a melon baller and scoop out some of the cake from the bottom part of the muffins while keeping the shell intact.
  2. Spoon about a tablespoon (more or less to taste) of the cherry filling in the bottom of each muffin bottom and place the muffin top over it.

For the ganache:

  1.  In a small microwave-safe bowl, add the cream and chocolate then microwave for 40 seconds. Take a whisk and whisk the chocolate until smooth. Let the chocolate ganache cool for a couple of minutes (the ganache will thicken as it cools). Spoon a tablespoon (more or less to taste) of the chocolate ganache mixture over each of the muffin tops. Enjoy 🙂

Recipe Notes

  • I love making these ahead of time—they keep beautifully in the fridge for up to 5 days!
  • These Black Forest Cupcakes also transport quite well so make them for a potluck, brunch event, or Birthdays! And since we’re all thinking of Valentine's Day now—how sweet and special would these be?!
  • Add in chocolate chips or nuts to your fruit cream filling for a more chocolaty cupcake. You can also go for a white chocolate ganache
Nutrition Facts
Easy Mini Black Forest Cupcakes
Amount Per Serving (1 cupcake)
Calories 266 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 226mg10%
Potassium 34mg1%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Sugar 28g31%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 305IU6%
Vitamin C 0.6mg1%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  1. Rdau

    February 28, 2023 at 7:52 am

    5 stars
    The recipe is just great! I love cherries, cupcakes and black forest desert, so a combination of the 3 is awesome.

    Reply
  2. TAYLER ROSS

    January 12, 2023 at 10:53 am

    5 stars
    I made these cupcakes for a party and everyone loved them! They were so delicious!

    Reply
  3. Mirlene

    April 5, 2019 at 12:47 am

    5 stars
    These little cupcakes look so cute and divine. looking forward to trying it.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      April 23, 2019 at 11:51 am

      Thanks Mirlene, hope you make them!

      Reply
  4. Melissa

    April 4, 2019 at 2:06 pm

    Oh man you had me at cherry 🙂 And that one ganache topping has to be one of the most beautiful things I have seen! I could eat an entire tray to myself, it is the perfect dessert for my sweet tooth.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      April 23, 2019 at 12:04 pm

      Thanks Melissa!!

      Reply
  5. Natalie

    April 4, 2019 at 9:02 am

    5 stars
    Oh man… I’m obsessed with cherries and black forest flavor combo. Never tried making mini black forest cupcakes … what a excellent idea. Looks fab. Will save this recipe and give it a try.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      April 23, 2019 at 12:05 pm

      Thanks Natalie!! It really is super easy!

      Reply
  6. Tammy

    February 12, 2019 at 1:18 pm

    5 stars
    I’m a sucker for cupcakes but the problem for me is I can’t stop at one! These are totally irresistible and they look fabulous!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      February 18, 2019 at 11:51 am

      hahah Tammy, these are a dessert/cupcake all in one!

      Reply
  7. Cheese Curd In Paradise

    February 12, 2019 at 10:18 am

    5 stars
    I love black forest desserts! The filling in these looks so creamy and delicious. I am also loving that beautiful chocolate glaze!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      February 18, 2019 at 11:51 am

      The filling is just perfect with the chocolate!!

      Reply
  8. Emmeline

    February 12, 2019 at 5:44 am

    5 stars
    These are absolutely gorgeous!! I love that they seem kinda easy to make as well – I’m not a very talented baker so love when I can make something that looks advanced, but is not 😉

    Reply
    • Mahy

      February 18, 2019 at 11:52 am

      That’s exactly what this is Emmeline! Super fancy but shamefully easy!

      Reply
  9. Danielle Wolter

    February 11, 2019 at 5:25 pm

    5 stars
    i am drooling over these cupcakes. love the chocolate and cherries together – these are perfect for valentine’s day!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      February 18, 2019 at 11:52 am

      They really are Danielle!

      Reply
  10. Byron Thomas

    February 11, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my! These were perfect! I will often bring cupcakes or muffins to work, but never a cake, because they are just too darn difficult to transport. These were a big hit! I didn’t tell my coworkers they were cupcakes, I just called them individual black forest cakes. Thank you – they were delicious!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      February 18, 2019 at 11:53 am

      Byron thanks so much for letting me know–so happy you enjoyed them!! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Veena Azmanov

    October 5, 2018 at 1:32 pm

    5 stars
    I love black forest and these sounds so delicious. I love the pretty pink filling. Definitely wanna try this recipe.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      October 9, 2018 at 7:02 pm

      hope you do!!

      Reply
  12. Marisa Franca

    October 5, 2018 at 7:46 am

    5 stars
    Oooh! The cupcakes look so good — they remind me of Ding Dongs. I do like individual desserts – they seem more personal rather than a slice. I can almost taste that rich chocolate and it’s making my mouth water.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      October 9, 2018 at 7:02 pm

      I love mini desserts too!

      Reply
  13. Dan Zehr

    October 5, 2018 at 7:28 am

    5 stars
    Oh yum! My whole family would go crazy for these! Love Love Love this recipe! I’m sure these tastes are amazing! So YUMMY!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      October 9, 2018 at 7:03 pm

      Thanks Dan!! Hope you try them

      Reply
  14. Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites

    October 5, 2018 at 7:27 am

    5 stars
    Wow! What a creative cupcake recipe! These look absolutely delicious – I bet my kids will love them!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      October 9, 2018 at 7:03 pm

      They’re a crowd pleaser!!

      Reply
  15. Mahy

    February 10, 2017 at 9:20 pm

    Thanks Britt! You made my day!

    Reply
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