Black Forest Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Special Equipment: 12 capacity cupcake tin, paper liners
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the cupcake tray with paper liners.
3. 3
   Sift the flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, butter and vanilla, set aside.
6. 6
   Add the eggs and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer with whisk attachment and beat until the mixture is thick and forms ribbons, about 5 minutes.
7. 7
   With mixer on medium speed, slowly add the buttermilk mixture, until just incorporated.
8. 8
   Fold in the flour mixture until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips and cherries.
9. 9
   Fill the cupcake tins 3/4 full with the batter.
10. 10
    Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 15 to 17 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove the cupcakes from the tin and cool for 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Put a good-sized dollop of marshmallow cream on each cupcake, sprinkle with chocolate shavings and top with a cherry.
13. 13
    Serve immediately.