I use cola extract in the cake (in addition to actual cola) and to make frosting that tastes just like Coke without being watery.
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time20mins
Total Time30mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cherry coke cupcake recipe, cherry coke cupcakes, cola frosting
Servings: 11cupcakes
Calories: 401kcal
Ingredients
Cupcake Ingredients
1CcolaI use the Whole Foods house brand, 365
1tspapple cider vinegar
3/4Csugar
1/3Ccanola oil
2tspKool Kola extract
1 1/3Cflour
3/4tspbaking soda
1/2tspbaking powder
44maraschino cherriesI know it sounds like a lot. I did four per cupcake. You could cut down on the number if you aren't a huge maraschino fan; or, leave them off entirely to just make Coke cupcakes.
Coke Frosting Ingredients
8ozcream cheese
1/4Cunsalted butterroom temperature
2Cpowdered sugaradd more if you prefer a thicker frosting