CHOCOLATE CHERRY CUPCAKES

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Inside each of these cupcakes is a fruity surprise! I start with a convenient cake mix to produce these special treats. -Bertille Cooper, California, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups water
1/2 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
Chocolate curls, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Spoon batter by 1/4 cupfuls into paper-lined muffin cups. Place a rounded teaspoonful of pie filling in the center of each cupcake. Set remaining pie filling aside. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , Frost cupcakes; top each with one cherry from pie filling. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired. Refrigerate remaining pie filling for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.