Baking · serves 2

Black Forest Cupcakes

A hole scooped from each one and filled with cherry jam before the cream goes on.

50 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 150ml sunflower oil
  • 150ml yogurt
  • 100ml water
  • 2 tsp vanilla essence
  • 200g plain flour
  • 50g cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 180g caster sugar
  • 90g black cherry jam
  • 300ml whipping cream

Method

  1. Whisk oil, yogurt, water and vanilla together.
  2. Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder, soda and salt, then mix in the sugar.
  3. Fold the wet into the dry, gently.
  4. Cases three-quarters full. 200°C for 25 minutes.
  5. Cool completely, then scoop a 2cm hole out of each top.
  6. A teaspoon of cherry jam into each hole.
  7. Whip the cream to soft peaks and pipe a swirl over the top.

Questions people ask about Black Forest Cupcakes

How long does Black Forest Cupcakes take?

About 50 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. A good part of that is unattended, so you can get on with something else once it is going.

What can I use instead of maida in Black Forest Cupcakes?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Black Forest Cupcakes ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Black Forest Cupcakes vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Black Forest Cupcakes?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Black Forest Cupcakes?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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