Black Forest Brownie Cupcakes

Black Forest Brownie Cupcakes feature a fudgy cupcake filled with delicious cherry filling and topped with decadent chocolate mousse.

This recipe is easy to make thanks to the chocolate brownie mix that you can use to make it with.

Black forest brownie cupcakes with brownie mix.

This is a simple recipe that is based on the classic black forest cake idea.

Made with brownie mix, these cupcakes are fudgy cupcakes are filled with cherry filling and topped with a whipped chocolate mousse.

Did you try my recipe for Oreo Cheesecake Cupcakes ?

Those cheesecake cupcake recipe is a no-bake recipe that is easy to make. Both this recipe for black forest inspired cupcakes and that no-bake cupcake recipe are delicious dessert ideas that are impressive to serve and easy to make!

To make this recipe you will need a chocolate brownie mix. You can find a selection of different kinds of brownie mixes here.

What are black forest cupcakes?

Black Forest Cake is a layered dessert consisting of chocolate cake topped with whipped cream and cherries. The cake is then garnished with chocolate shavings and maraschino cherries. This is a special kind of cake as it is rich and features a variety of textures and flavors.

Black forest cupcakes have been inspired by that layered chocolate cake dessert.

This simplified recipe uses brownie mix to make the cake and cherry pie filling to make the cherry filling with. The topping is a homemade whipped mousse made with a whipping cream base (easy!).

Tips for making these black forest cupcakes recipe easy.

My cupcakes are made in a standard cupcake pan. This recipe can also be made in a mini cupcake pan or jumbo cupcake pan (baking times can vary depending on the size of the pan).

More tips for you

1. Make sure that you are using cupcake liners as these can stick to the pan. You can also lightly spray the liners as needed.
2. When spooning the batter into the cups, do so the quarters of the of the way full. Over filling the cups will make it hard to add the cherry filling.
3. When you bake the brownies bake them until they appear to be set but, still a bit moist in the center. This will make it easier to make a well in the center to hold the cherry filling.

How to make these black forest brownie bites even better.

These brownie bites or cupcakes are delicious just the way they are.
You can however make yours even better.

Try one of these ideas.

• Use a brownie mix that is not basic such as a chunky chocolate brownie mix.
• Instead of the cherry pie filling you can use another filling such as strawberry pie filling.
• Add ice cream to the topping instead of the whipped topping for a frozen dessert idea.

What we like about the best Black Forest Brownie Cupcakes

• These brownie cupcakes are impressive to serve yet, easy to make.
• Because they are cupcakes, these brownies are super easy to serve.
• This is a decadent dessert recipe that are perfect for about any kind of occasion.

How to serve brownie mix cupcakes.

• Serve these cupcakes as is with a glass of milk or cup of coffee.
• Add sprinkles to the top and make these into a special celebration treat.
• These cupcakes are perfect for sharing with others during the holidays with holiday cupcake decorations.

Ingredients needed to make Black Forest Brownie Cupcakes

• Boxed Brownie Mix. A standard 15-16 ounce box should work.
• Vegetable Oil. Any neutral oil can be used.
• Water. Used to make the brownies.
• Egg. Your egg should be at room temperature for better blending.
• Cherry Pie Filling. My cupcakes were made with a can of pie filling.
• Heavy Whipping Cream. This should be chilled.
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. To make the mousse chocolate.
• Powdered Sugar. To make the mousse sweet and decadent of course

Expert Tip👉 Don't like mousse? Try using pudding instead.

How to make Black Forest Brownie Cupcakes

Prep Time:10 minutes.
Bake Time: 20 minutes.
Servings: 8.

Step One: make the brownie cupcakes.

• Preheat your oven to 350 and prep your cupcake pan well for nonstick. I like to use liners.
• Place the brownie mix in a mixing bowl and use a fork or a whisk to break up any lumps. Then beat in the oil, water, and the egg until just combined.
• Use a spoon to fill the cupcake liners three fourths of the way full.
• Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes or until the sides of the cupcakes are set and the center is still somewhat soft.
• Carefully remove the cupcakes from the oven and use the backside of a measuring spoon to make an indent or well in the center of each of the cupcakes to hold the filling.
• Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to completely cool.

Step Two: make the mousse.

• Use a clean mixing bowl and clean beaters to make this. Also make this mousse just before using it, when the brownies have fully cooled.
• In a stand mixers outfitter with a whisk or beater attachment, beat the heavy whipping cream, cocoa powder, and the sugar on medium high until stiff peaks form.
• Use a teaspoon to evenly place a spoonful or two (depending on the size of you cupcakes) into the center well that you created in each of the cupcakes. Then place the the cupcakes on a rimmed tray or baking dish and refrigerate them until set ( few hours).
• You can refrigerate leftover mousse covered for about a day.

Expert Tip 👉 If you whipping whipping cream begins to curdle you have probably over worked it and you may want to start over.

Step Three: finish making the cupcakes.

• Remove the cupcakes from your refrigerator, use a spoon to add the cherry pie filling on top of the mousse in each of the cupcakes.
• Top each of the cupcakes with whipped cream .
• You can add additional cherry filling on top before serving.

Black Forest Brownie Cupcakes, a delicious chocolate fudgy cup with cherry filling and topped with chocolate mousse. Brownie Mix Recipe.