Cherry Chocolate Malt Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Cherry Chocolate Malt Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CUPCAKES:; 4-1/2 ounces, weight (8 Tablespoons) Soften Unsalted Butter; 3-5/8 ounces, weight (1/2 Cup) 60% Cacao Bitter-sweet Chocolate Chips; 1/2 pounds, 2-5/8 ounces, weight (1 Cup) Cherry Preserves; 5-1/3 ounces, weight 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar; 1 pinch Salt; 2 whole Eggs, Beaten; 1/2 cups Chocolate Malt Powder; 5-1/3 ounces, weight 1 Cup All-purpose Flour; _____; FOR THE FROSTING:; 8 ounces, fluid Cream Cheese, Softened; 1-1/4 cup Chocolate Malt Powder; 1 Tablespoon Heaving Whipping Cream; 1 package (about 5 Oz. Package) Malt Balls, Crushed, For Garnish; Maraschino Cherries, For Garnish

Servings: persons

FOR THE CUPCAKES:
4-1/2 ounces, weight (8 Tablespoons) Soften Unsalted Butter
3-5/8 ounces, weight (1/2 Cup) 60% Cacao Bitter-sweet Chocolate Chips
1/2 pounds, 2-5/8 ounces, weight (1 Cup) Cherry Preserves
5-1/3 ounces, weight 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 pinch Salt
2 whole Eggs, Beaten
1/2 cups Chocolate Malt Powder
5-1/3 ounces, weight 1 Cup All-purpose Flour
_____
FOR THE FROSTING:
8 ounces, fluid Cream Cheese, Softened
1-1/4 cup Chocolate Malt Powder
1 Tablespoon Heaving Whipping Cream
1 package (about 5 Oz. Package) Malt Balls, Crushed, For Garnish
Maraschino Cherries, For Garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2
Put the butter in a heavy-bottomed pan on the heat to melt. When nearly melted, stir in the chocolate. Leave for a moment to soften, then take the pan off the heat and stir with a wooden spoon until the butter and chocolate are smooth and melted. Now add the cherry jam, sugar, salt and beaten eggs. Stir with a wooden spoon and when all is pretty well combined, stir in the chocolate malt powder and flour.
3
Scrape and pour into the muffin papers in cupcake pan and bake for 25-28 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes before turning out.
4
When the cupcakes are cool, whisk together frosting ingredients (cream cheese, malt powder, whipping cream) until smooth and creamy. Pipe icing on cooled cupcakes, sprinkle with crushed malt balls and a cherry.
5
Note: The measurements in parentheses are approximate.

2644

kcal

Calories

148

Fat

302

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CUPCAKES:, 4-1/2 ounces, weight (8 Tablespoons) Soften Unsalted Butter, 3-5/8 ounces, weight (1/2 Cup) 60% Cacao Bitter-sweet Chocolate Chips, 1/2 pounds, 2-5/8 ounces, weight (1 Cup) Cherry Preserves, and more.

Yes, Cherry Chocolate Malt Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Cherry Chocolate Malt Cupcakes

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Variations & substitutions

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