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Cherry Coke Cupcakes with Cola Frosting

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 Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cherry coke cupcake recipe, cherry coke cupcakes, cola frosting
Servings: 11 cupcakes
Calories: 401kcal

Ingredients

Cupcake Ingredients

  • 1 C cola I use the Whole Foods house brand, 365
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 C sugar
  • 1/3 C canola oil
  • 2 tsp Kool Kola extract
  • 1 1/3 C flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 44 maraschino cherries I 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

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 C unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 C powdered sugar add more if you prefer a thicker frosting
  • 2 tsp Kool Kola extract
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Instructions

Cupcake Instructions

  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the soda and vinegar and let stand for a few minutes.
  • Add in the sugar and oil, whisking vigorously until slightly frothy.
  • Mix in the Kool Kola extract, flour, baking powder, and baking soda until just combined.
  • Fill cupcake liners approximately 3/4 of the way to the top.
  • Drop 4 cherries with stems removed into each cupcake (I put them in a square pattern).
  • Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes or until cupcakes bounce back when lightly touched.

Coke Frosting Instructions

  • Beat cream cheese and butter.
  • Slowly mix in powdered sugar until the mixture looks like frosting.
  • Mix in extract.
  • Spread or pipe on cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 8.3% | Calcium: 4.4% | Iron: 5.1%