Black Forest Muffins

Black Forest Muffins
  • Author: zetallgerman

Indulge in these delightful Black Forest Muffins that are a blissful fusion of rich chocolate, luscious black cherries, and a hint of boozy Kirsch Schnapps. These moist and decadent treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings or impressing guests at any gathering. Time to bake up a batch of these delightful goodies!

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 160g unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 120g icing sugar
  • 3 eggs, preferably free-range
  • 100g plain flour
  • 50g cornflour
  • 25g cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 425g can pitted black cherries (frozen cherries are also fine)
  • 300ml whipped cream
  • 4 tbsp Kirsch Schnapps
  • 50g dark chocolate

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180C. (If using, thaw the frozen cherries). Line a 12- hole muffin tin with paper cases.
  • Using an electric mixer beat butter and sugar until the mixture looks pale and creamy.
  • Add eggs - one at a time - beating well after each addition.
  • Fold through combined sifted flours, cocoa and baking powder.
  • Fold through the cherries (retain 12 for decorating) and spoon the dough into the paper cases.
  • Bake for 20-25min until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Remove from the tin and cool on a rack.
  • Once completely cooled, poke a few small holes in the top of each muffin and drizzle with the Kirsch. The decorate the tops with whipped cream, a cherry and shavings of dark chocolate.

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Yield

Makes 12 muffins