I wanted to combine two of my favorite desserts into one, so a few weeks ago I experimented and came up with these easy to make cupcakes for Valentines Day and beyond!
Ingredients
1 box Duncan Hines classic white cake mix
3 large egg whites
1 1/3 cups water
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 box cherry pie filling
1 tub cream cheese frosting
Directions
For cupcakes: Prepare and bake according to box directions. Let cool.
1. Carefully cut around and remove the top of each cupcake. Set aside and save.
2. Gently cut the mounded underside of the cut-off top to level it out.
3. Scoop out a portion of the cupcake center. I used a fork to have more control over how much I was removing.
4. Spoon cherry pie filling into the hollowed out cupcake center.
5. Gently place the cupcake lid back over the top.
6. Frost and garnish as desired.
Note: Other pie fillings could easily be substituted.
Enjoy!
Mellisa says
These look amazing!! I am bookmarking for Valentine’s Day!
Mellisa says
These look amazing!!! Can’t wait to try out the recipe, thanks for sharing.
Colleen says
These look good I love the cherry on the top
Stefani says
These look delicious!
Karen says
Looks delicious!
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
Wow, these look INCREDIBLE!
Tammy says
They look great. I’m going to try it with strawberries.
Karen says
These look so good!
Laurie says
Wow these look fabulous, looks like I might have to give these a try!
HilLesha says
Yummy!
Melissa Au says
Those look yummy!
JamericanSpice says
Oh yum! This looks so delicious!
Tricia Nightowlmama says
oh soooo delicous I want to eat them … NOW I’m the dirty sinner
Amber | Bluebonnets & Brownies says
What a cute idea! These would have been my grandpa’s favorite cupcakes ever, he adored cherry anything!
Alison says
Oooh these look so good!!
Anna says
so perfect for valentine’s day!
Anne says
These look amazing, perfect for valentine’s day.
Karen says
That looks divine! Thanks for sharing!
Skye Moyer says
Oh my goodness- these look amazing… *drooling*
Unknown Mami says
They look great.
Ann* says
Oh my these look so good I am going to have to make some and hide one ot two for myself.
Christina Almond says
These look sinfully good!!!
Canadian Mom Blogger says
These look so good.
Kathy says
Yummy!
Lynn @ SafeBeauty says
Mmm…cupcakes….this looks delicious. And in the words of the man who entered Paula Deens restaurant “Lady and Sons” after she made her announcement on the Today Show, this dessert makes me want to line up at the front door and say “I’m here for some more diabetes!” Haha!
My best, Lynn
Cat Davis says
I do not need to be looking at these while I’m trying to but back on sweets. So I’m gonna keep eating my cherry yogurt and pretend it’s a cherry cupcake. 😛
gem says
Wow…I don’t normally like any sweets w/cherries, but these sure do look good!
[email protected] eco friendly homemaking says
Oh these not only look beautiful but tasty as well.!! This is really a great idea and one I need to bookmark because as you say a variety of pie fillings could be used!
busy bee suz says
These are just gorgeous…..I am so envious of your baking capabilities!!!
Kasandria Reasoner says
OMG YUMMY! Can you send me some lol
Kas
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
Those look awesome!
Zippy Sandler says
Those look so yummy.
Kathryn C. says
Liz, those look so good. I have to tell you that I look forward to getting my daily e-mail from your blog. Thanks so much for all you do! Kathryn
Paula @ Frosted Fingers says
They look good! I believe I saw this pinned on Pinterest! 🙂
Toni @ A Daily Dose says
Those look yummy!!
Lolo says
Those look delicious!! They look like you baked all day.
Melissa says
These look delicous!
Pam says
Those look so good and perfect for Valentine’s day. Except for my kid who would say she doesn’t like cherries. I would eat her share for her. “:)
Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says
Oh my goodness, YUM!! I must try this with the kids!
caitlin says
those look DELICIOUS!! And so festive!
Tammy says
so yummy looking! I pinned it 🙂
Courtney says
Oh yummy!!!
Laurie says
Wow these look divine!
Audrey says
These are so cute. You could put most any fruit in there. Like you, I really like cherry. My other favorite is peach.
Pixiedeals says
Wow that looks insanely yummy!
Donna says
I’ve got to make these! I love cherries!
Kathy says
Not a big cherry fan but looks yummy! Have a wonderful weekend!
ohkeeka [The Type A Housewife] says
Oh wow! These are definitely the perfect cupcakes for Valentine’s Day. 🙂 So pretty!
Natalie A. says
These cupcakes look festive and I’m sure they are a hit for cherry lovers!
Jenn @therebelchick says
These cupcakes look marvelous!
Marcie W. says
These look absolutely unreal DIVINE!!! I want one so bad (& it’s my birthday, please share!)
TerriAnn says
Looks delicious! I love the fact that you can scarf down all the cupcake bits you cut out and no one would know 😛
Serendipity is Sweet says
Wow, those look fantastically yummy! You are so talented . I’d love to be a taste-tester in your kitchen 😉
Nezzy says
Awwwwww, love is certainly in the air over here!!!
Girl these have to be the most amazin’ cupcakes I’ve ever seen. What a perfect treat for Valentine’s day! Woohoo!!! Thanks for the recipe.
God bless and have a marvelous weekend sweetie!!! :o)
Emmy says
Holy cow you are amazing!! Those look so so good!
adeeyoyo says
Thank you, Liz. these look absolutely fabulous!
Pam says
I can’t stand cherry pie filling. But, if you sub out for strawberries I could eat that. Yum!
Maureen @ Wisconsin Mommy says
Yum – I love that the cherries on top look like hearts!
Lucy says
You are killing me, this looks delicious. My husband is in town and I think I am going to do this recipe for him tomorrow, yummy!!
HilLesha says
I’m not big on cherries, but this looks delish! 🙂
[email protected] says
So perfect for Valentines Day. I love cherries. And holidays that encourage sweets!
Naomi says
I love that you used the natural fruit on top instead of candied cherries.
AmyLK says
WOW! These look yummy! I’ll have to try them with the blueberries since the family doesn’t like cherries.
joanna jenkins says
Drooling….
🙂
Happy weekend, BV.
xo jj
Jennifer says
oh wow, these look delicious. I dont like cherries but the rest of my family does.
April says
Those look so good, awesome!
Mama Zen says
Those look seriously yummy!
Connie says
Adorable! Miss you kid!
C
Virginia from That Bald Chick says
OH MY YUM! I just drooled on my keyboard!
Ally says
Oh my! So yummy of an idea!
Penelope says
Yummy Liz!
Terry (My Journey With Candida) says
Oh my gosh Liz. This could make me want to eat sugar again.
Nichol says
Holy drool mama! These are fantastic and look incredible!!!
Lisa @ Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy says
YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says
These are adorable and such a cute dessert for Valentine’s Day!
Barbara says
OMG these look so delicious! Thank God there is no cake mix in France because I can see myself eating these ALL the time.
Jackie says
Oh my! That looks really good!
Where did you find fresh cherries this time of year??
Raw Thoughts and Feelings says
You’re killing me with these sweet temptation yummy, and your photos made me drool!
Kim says
I will be stealing this recipe, my kids will go crazy for these!!!
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
Very creative! And they look so cute. 🙂
Kimberly says
Hmmm…I was thinking of making cupcakes for a Superbowl party we are going to. No one ever brings a dessert..this will be perfect!
BusyWorkingMama says
Those look amazing! Yum!!
Melissa says
You are going to be famous for cupcakes now, too!
Dina says
Oh yum! They look great.
Otin says
I’d eat them and I don’t even really like cherry pie filling.
Betty Manousos says
i’m so seriously craving this right now!
yum!!
Rosemary says
I’m drooling here–get me a bib!
Rosemary
dannyscotland says
You invented these? That’s awesome! Go you!
KINGOFNEWYORKHACKS says
Ok, I am totally going to try and make those….one of these days lol They look great !
Tammy says
Okay, you just made me hungry at 10:30 p.m. Do you deliver?? 😉
Cam - Bibs & Baubles says
seems simple enough which means i’d probably jack it up! what a great valentine’s day treat.
Tauna says
Those look like heaven in my tummy!
You creative woman!
Melissa says
These look delicious!
sunshine says
Mmmmm….those look so good!
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Ms. A says
They turned out cute! I think I would prefer chocolate pie filling, if I were going to make them, but that’s just me.
Stephanie says
my husband saw them and agreed they look delish!!
Galit Breen says
Yum! And seriously so pretty!
Anti-Supermom says
OMGoodness, this looks so, so yummy!
Patty says
Very clever and I’m sure quite tasty!
Debby Pucci says
Those sound yummy!
Carrie says
Oh, my God…those look fabulous!!
Kristy @PampersandPinot says
That sounds and looks DELICIOUS!!
Connie Weiss says
That looks like a dream come true!!
Corine says
Ummm Liz, these are the prettiest cupcakes ever!!! So talented! Now I want to try them- though Im sure they wont be 1/2 as pretty as yours!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says
Really? You are doing this to me so late at night that I can’t do anything about it!!
Guess I’ll be going to the store tomorrow 😉
sandie says
Oh my goodness you are a pastry chef – they look delish. sandie
Lady Mama says
I’m going to start bringing a snack when I visit your blog because often I leave feeling hungry! Those look so yummy.
Mally says
How do you find the time to bake??? These look AMAZING! You are so creative.
Diane says
I LOVE cherry! This is going right on my “Yummy” Board! 🙂
Xenia says
Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Pack these up well and ship ’em this way asap. You were looking for something to give me for Valentine’s Day, weren’t you?