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  • 18servings
  • 40minutes
  • 174calories

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Nutrition Info . . .

NutrientsLipids, Carbohydrates, Cellulose
VitaminsH
MineralsNatrium, Fluorine, Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Cobalt

Ingredients Jump to Instructions ↓

  1. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  2. 1 cup sugar

  3. 1 teaspoon baking soda

  4. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  5. 1 teaspoon salt

  6. 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  7. 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  8. 1/2 cup vegetable oil

  9. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  10. 2 eggs

  11. 3/4 cup cabernet sauvignon wine

  12. 1/2 cup dried cherries (chopped)

  13. 2 cups whipped cream (lightly sweetened)

  14. 1/4 cup dried cherries (chopped)

  15. 1 tablespoon cinnamon (as garnish) or 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (as garnish)

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F & prepare muffin pans w/paper baking cups.

  2. Into the lrg bowl of an electric mixer, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon & cocoa powder.

  3. Add oil, vanilla, eggs & wine.

  4. Beat w/the electric mixer at low speed for 30 seconds. Turn the mixer speed to high & cont beating for 3 min, scraping the sides occ.

  5. Remove the bowl from the mixer & stir in the dried cherries. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin pans & bake for 20 min or till a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  6. To Serve: Spoon a dollop of whipped cream on the center of the completely cooled cupcakes. Add 5-6 bits of dried fruit & a dusting of cinnamon or cocoa powder.

  7. NOTE: IMHO dried cranberries may well be a good sub for the dried cherries.

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