As of: February 5, 2024, 8:55 a.m
By: Clara Kistner
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Whether for a birthday, work colleagues or a picnic in the park - the fluffy mini cakes with fruity cherries are quickly prepared and baked in the oven until golden.
Anyone who likes to enjoy a piece of classic Black Forest cake from time to time knows that cherries and chocolate make an almost perfect pair.
Dark chocolate chips can also be wonderfully stirred into the muffin batter.
The good thing about the fruity cakes is that they can be baked all year round with or without chocolate.
There is no need to wait for a season here, as cherries from a jar are particularly suitable for baking.
From A(apple) to Z(itrone): muffins in all colors and shapes
Muffins are an absolute hit, and not just at children's birthday parties.
Because they are very nice to look at, but they can also be particularly impressive in terms of taste.
In addition to juicy chocolate muffins, fruity apple cinnamon muffins can also be baked in no time with a little yogurt.
Whether plain, with a thin layer of powdered sugar or a crunchy chocolate icing - the classic cakes in mini format are always well received.
Whether garnished with powdered sugar, flaked almonds or chocolate icing – the fruity cherry muffins are always a hit.
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In addition, the handy mini cakes can be easily transported and eaten very practically, without any saucer or cutlery.
In contrast to their corresponding cake templates, muffins do not need to be cut and therefore stay juicy and fresh for a little longer - this is also the case with the sweet and sour lemon muffins.
Ingredients for the juicy muffins with cherries
For twelve muffins you need:
250 g flour
120g sugar
200 g sour cream
125 g butter (soft)
1 jar of cherries (drained weight: 350 g)
2 eggs (M)
1 packet of vanilla sugar
2 teaspoons of baking soda
6 tbsp milk
Optional powdered sugar for decorating
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It's that easy to bake these fruity cakes
While the oven is preheating to 180 degrees top and bottom heat (alternatively: 160 degrees fan), first beat the butter with the sugar and vanilla sugar in a large mixing bowl for a few minutes until fluffy.
Now stir in the eggs and sour cream.
In the next step, mix the flour with the baking powder in a separate bowl.
Then add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl, alternating with the milk.
Mix everything until smooth and form a relatively thin dough.
Pour the glass of cherries over a fine sieve and allow to drain.
Meanwhile, line the muffin tin with paper cases and fill the cavities with the dough.
The drained cherries are then distributed as evenly as possible among the twelve muffins.
To do this, carefully press four to five cherries into the liquid dough.
Bake the muffins on the middle rack for about 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven until golden.
Then remove and let cool on a cake rack.
Optionally dust with a little powdered sugar.
Bon appetit!
If you can't find a muffin tray or suitable paper cases in the kitchen cupboard, you can bake these delicious cakes without them.