Dr Pepper Cupcakes Recipe

If you’re a fan of cupcakes and love the bold, sweet flavor of Dr Pepper, then this Dr Pepper Cupcakes Recipe is just what you’ve been waiting for! 

These fun cupcakes blend the classic taste of your favorite soda with moist, fluffy cake for a dessert that’s as fun as it is delicious. 

For more inspiration, check out our collection of simple cupcake recipes and discover even more ways to satisfy your sweet tooth!

This soda cupcake recipe is perfect for parties or whenever you want to add a little soda-inspired fun to your dessert table!

Dr Pepper adds a unique, subtle blend of spices and a hint of cherry that complements the rich taste of the chocolate cake mix. It gives your cupcakes an unexpected twist and additional sweetness that sets them apart from traditional chocolate cupcakes.

The carbonation in the soda helps to keep the cupcakes moist and helps create a light and fluffy texture. The carbonation also acts as a leavening agent, helping the cupcakes rise and become airy. 

Incorporating Dr Pepper into your chocolate cupcake mix is a fun way to experiment with flavors and create a dessert that stands out!

How to Make Dr Pepper Chocolate Cupcakes 

Gather the following ingredients:

Use room temperature eggs and butter to create a smoother batter that will mix more easily.

Don’t overmix the batter. Stir until just combined for the fluffiest results.

To frost the cupcakes, start from the center of the cupcake and pipe in a circular motion, working your way outward. For a classic swirl, start from the outer edge and work your way inward, finishing in the center.

Or use a spatula or knife to smooth the frosting. 

Top with a maraschino cherry or drizzle with chocolate sauce for a fun soda-shop style finish.

Store the cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them (unfrosted) for up to 3 months.

​Check Out These Recipes Using Soda:

• Soda and Cake Mix Combinations 
• Orange Soda Cupcakes
• Root Beer Float Cupcakes
• 7Up Biscuits 

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Dr Pepper Cupcakes recipe

Course: desserts

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dr pepper cupcakes recipe, soda cupcake recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 18

Author: momma lew

Elevate your dessert game with these Dr Pepper cupcakes! This recipe combines the rich taste of chocolate with a hint of soda for a flavor-packed treat. Discover the easy steps to make these delightful cupcakes today.

Ingredients

• 1 box dark chocolate fudge cake mix
• 1½ cup of Dr Pepper soda cherry flavored
• 2 jars maraschino cherries one jar with stems
• 8 tbsp butter softened
• 6 oz cream cheese (softened
• 7 c powdered sugar approx.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Lightly spray cupcake pan (18 individual) with a non-stick baking spray. Can use cupcake liners in pan if desired.
3. Cut cherries from one jar into quarters. Reserve the juice.
4. Mix box of chocolate cake mix and the Dr. Pepper until combined in a large mixing bowl.
5. Fold in the cherries.
6. Pour batter into cupcake pans until ⅔ full.
7. Bake on center rack of the oven for approx. 25 min. or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
8. Cool cupcakes on wire rack.
9. Using an apple corer or spoon, remove centers of cupcakes.
10. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add in powdered sugar, one cup at a time.
11. Halfway through, pour in 6 tbsp. of the cherry juice.
12. Continue mixing, adding in more sugar until the icing is a spreadable consistency.
13. Using a #1M icing tip (or tip of choice) and a piping bag, pipe the icing into each hole in the cupcakes and then onto the tops of each cupcake.
14. Top each with a whole cherry.
    

Recipe Notes

Store the cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them (unfrosted) for up to 3 months.