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Black Forest Cupcakes

By: JELL-O

"Chocolate cupcakes are spread with a creamy, black cherry frosting, and then topped with a maraschino cherry."

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr 2 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings

Ingredients

1 package (2 layer size) chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup boiling water
1 (3 ounce) package JELL-O Brand Black Cherry Flavor Gelatin
1 1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
24 maraschino cherries with stems, drained

Directions

Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 24 cupcakes; cool completely.
Add boiling water to gelatin mix in medium bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Refrigerate 15 min. or until slightly thickened.
Whisk COOL WHIP gradually into gelatin until well blended. Spread onto cupcakes, using about 2 Tbsp. for each. Top with cherries just before serving.

Footnotes

Variation: Prepare using 1 pkg. (0.3 oz.) JELL-O Black Cherry Flavor Sugar Free Gelatin and COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping.
Variation: Prepare using your favorite flavor of JELL-O Gelatin and a garnish of your choice.
Orange Cream Cupcakes: Prepare using a yellow cake mix and JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin. Substitute twisted orange slices for the cherries.