Name: Black Cherry Cupcakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 24 cupcakes
Cuisine: American

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

February 6, 2026

These Cherry Cupcakes have an incredible flavor. The way they are decorated adds a level of cuteness to any dessert table or event that you may be having. Cherry Cupcakes are one of those fun recipes that you can make with your kids that is so rewarding. Making something special that they can then share with others is a fun rainy-day project. It only takes a few ingredients and starts with a box cake mix.

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Black Cherry Cupcakes

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or line a standard muffin tin.

Add cake mix to a large mixing bowl. Using a hand or stand mixer, add in your oil, egg whites, and soda. Mix on medium until well incorporated. Mix in *1/2-3/4 of the Jello.

Add batter into the muffin tin until each is about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Directions for Frosting

In a large mixing bowl, using an electric hand or stand mixer, cream the butter and beat until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).

Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.

Mix in the remaining Jello.

Mix the half and half, or milk, and black cherry soda together. (If you don’t, the carbonation in the soda will break your frosting).

Slowly mix in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, while adding a bit of the liquid mixture from Step 6 in between each cup. Continue to mix for 1-2 minutes or until creamy and forms stiff peaks, but don’t overmix! Add in food coloring, if desired. Start with 1-2 drops and mix. Continue until color is achieved.

Prepare piping bag, fill bag with frosting and frost your cupcakes. Add your black sanding sugar and straw if desired

Notes

Tip: We found some Jello flavors in the frosting can be punchy. So, we suggest for kids to use ½ the Jello in the mixes and ½ in the frosting. For adults, use ¾ of the Jello in the mixes and ¼ in the frosting. This has worked beautifully.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Jello Moisture Magic 💦
Use Black Cherry Jello in both the cake batter and frosting to intensify the cherry flavor and ensure ultra-moist cupcakes that stay soft for days.
Soda Secret Weapon 🥤
Replace water in the cake mix with Black Cherry soda to add extra depth of flavor and create a lighter, more tender cupcake texture.
Color Enhancement Hack 🎨
Add a small amount of red food coloring to boost the natural cherry color and create a more vibrant, appealing visual presentation.
Egg White Technique 🥚
Whip egg whites separately and fold gently into the batter for an incredibly light and airy cupcake crumb that stays moist and fluffy.
Frosting Flavor Boost 🍒
Dissolve an extra tablespoon of Black Cherry Jello powder into the powdered sugar frosting for an intense, concentrated cherry flavor that really pops.