• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Kidgredients logo

  • recipes
  • shop
  • about
  • collaborate
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • recipes
  • shop
  • about
  • collaborate
  • subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    home » Recipes » Lunchbox Recipes

    Black forest cherry chocolate muffins

    Published: Nov 20, 2019. Modified: Oct 21, 2020By:Kylie·This post may contain affiliate links·

    Jump to Recipe

    Muffins, cupcakes, whatever you want to call these, you really need to try these delicious black forest cherry chocolate muffins. These came about because I had leftover sour cream. How does that situation even occur??

    black forest cupcakes

    As soon as I made them I knew I had to test the recipe more and that I needed to share it with you. They are delicious, soft, moist and packed with flavour...and super low in sugar.
    blackforest cherry chocolate muffins

    I love the combination of cherry and chocolate in a muffin, it works so well, just as it does in any form! The kids love it too and because these muffins are so moist (hello sour cream!) they freeze really well and are springy and soft to the touch when they defrost.
    black forest cherry chocolate muffins

    A topping of chocolate ganache and a cherry wouldn't go astray if you want to make them a little more fancy! They aren't super sweet, and the tartness of the cherries works really well with the chocolate to make the ultimate deliciousness!
    black forest cherry chocolate muffins

    You can double or triple batch these and get them into the freezer for lunches, meaning the perfect lunchbox is just minutes away. Personally if  recipe can't be frozen, then why bother?

    black forest cherry chocolate muffins

    How to freeze muffins

    • I freeze muffins as soon as they are baked and chilled on a wire rack.
    • I place the wire rack directly into the freezer with the muffins on it
    • when solid, transfer to containers or freezer bags

    Are they really black forest?

    Not in the traditional sense. Black forest cake usually is a very elaborate gateau that is served in swanky cafes. But this has all the flavour of it, in a much healthier way.

    By keeping the sugar in these low, you are letting the flavours of the cherry and chocolate really shine. 

     

     

     

    black forest cherry chocolate muffins

    Black forest cherry chocolate muffins

    These black forest cherry chocolate muffins are perfect for lunchboxes, low in sugar and full of flavour. The sour cream helps to keep them moist and springy even after freezing so they are perfect for school baking!
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: lunchbox
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 12 muffins
    Calories: 252kcal
    Author: Kylie
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups self-raising flour
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 1 cup frozen cherries
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 cup milk
    • ⅓ cup cacao
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • ⅓ cup melted butter
    • ½ cup dark chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 180º celsius or 355F.
    • Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix to combine.
    • DO NOT OVERMIX.
    • Fill a 12 cup muffin tray and bake at 180º for 20 minutes.
    • Test for doneness with a skewer.
    • Cool in the tray for 10 minutes, then place on a wire rack.

    Notes

    These muffins are freezable. Freeze flat on a tray and move to bags or a container when solid.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 319mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g
    Tried this Recipe? Share it Today!Mention @Kidgredients or tag #kidgredients!
    « Three Veg Lunchbox Scrolls
    3 super easy Christmas share plates »

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Kylie! What you see on this blog we eat. No smoke and mirrors, just yummy food your whole family will love.
    Read more about me!

    Easy Weeknight Dinners

    • Chicken Taco Rice
    • Curried sausages, the best way to make them
    • The best ever veggie packed chilli con carne- kid friendly!
    • Mango Chicken Curry

    Popular recipes

    • Beef, Spinach and Ricotta Lasagne
    • Rainbow veggie slice
    • Super simple 3 ingredient scones
    • Super easy 3 ingredient flatbreads, no rising!

    Footer

    ^ back to top

    Policies

    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookies Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Intellectual Property

    Newsletter

    • Sign up for emails and updates

    Contact

    • About me
    • Contact
    • Services
    • FAQ

    featured in, kidspot, bounty parents, daily mail, mouths of mums, mumtastic, foodgawker, families magazine, haven, the organised housewife, she does this

    Copyright © 2021 Kidgredients

    96 shares
    • 80