Black Forest Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin tins with paper liners.
2. 2
   In a large bowl combine cake mix, soda, vegetable oil and eggs.
3. 3
   Using a hand mixer combine all ingredients, batter will still be somewhat lumpy.
4. 4
   Pour batter into muffin cups.
5. 5
   Bake 19 to 22 minutes, turning the pans halfway through baking.
6. 6
   Remove to a rack and allow to cool completely.
7. 7
   In a large bowl combine frosting, extract and pink food coloring.
8. 8
   When cupcakes are cool ice with pink cherry frosting and top each with maraschino cherry