CHOCOLATE - CHERRY FILLED CUPCAKES

CHOCOLATE- CHERRY FILLED CUPCAKES
INGREDIENTS:
CAKE:

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 100 grams chocolate
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 1/3 cup cherry preserves

CHOCOLATE CREAM:

• 1/2 cup thick cream
• 120 grams chocolate
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Fresh or glazed cherries

METHOD:

1. You will need Muffin pan. Line pan with paper cups. Keep aside.
2. Heat the oven to 180 degrees C.
3. On a piece of paper, sift flour, baking soda and salt. Keep aside.
4. In a saucepan over medium heat, mix butter and chocolate, and stir until completely melted. Keep aside.
5. Place the eggs, sugar and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle. Beat on medium speed until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the melted chocolate mixture and beat for 15 - 20 seconds more.  Add the flour mixture. Beat well. Stir in the buttermilk. Beat well.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, filling each cup about three-quaters full.
7. Lay 1/4 teaspoon of preserves on the surface of each cup.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cupcakes are done. Let cool to room temperature.
9. Pipe the chocolate cream on top of cupcakes, top with cherry and chill to set the icing then enjoy!
10. CHOCOLATE CREAM: In a saucepan; boil the cream over medium heat. Add the chocolate. Stir well smooth. Chill then whip until light and fluffy.