Holiday Gift Guide 2024

Black Forest Cupcakes Cupcakes are the perfect treat for larger crowds—no slicing, utensils (or even plates) required! Our Decadent Chocolate Cake Mix is made with simple pantry ingredients, so you can create last-minute holiday goodness for that surprise company mixer.

INGREDIENTS Cupcakes 3 Eggs

Frosting 1 cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature 3 cups Powdered Sugar 2 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 pinch Salt

¾ cup Whole Milk ⅓ cup Oil 1 package Bob’s Red Mill® Decadent Chocolate Cake Mix ¾ cup Cherry Jam, optional

½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream 12 fresh Cherries with stems Dark Chocolate shavings, to finish

INSTRUCTIONS Cupcakes • Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. • In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk and oil until well combined. • Add cake mix and stir until batter comes together. Evenly divide mixture in the prepared muffin tin. • Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the tops bounce back to touch. Let cool completely. If desired, cut a small 1-inch-deep well in the center of each cupcake and fill with 1 tablespoon cherry jam.

Frosting • In a large mixing bowl beat butter, sugar, vanilla and salt until fluffy, 8–10 minutes. Add cream and beat until incorporated. • Transfer frosting to a piping bag fitted with a star tip attachment. Pipe a dollop of frosting onto each cupcake. • Finish with a cherry and shaved chocolate. Makes 12 cupcakes.

#HolidayHack: Dress up cupcakes for that caroling party with seasonal cupcake wrappers!