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To prepare the chocolate and cherry cupcakes, first pit the cherries using the appropriate tool (1), then chop them coarsely (2). Chop the dark chocolate (3) and set aside. In a bowl, combine flour ...

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil and eggs. Use a mixer and beat on low speed for 30 seconds and then beat on medium for 2 minutes. Spoon batter about 1/4 cup of batter into ...

Dallas writer Denise Gee gives this recipe in her book Sweet on Texas (Chronicle Books, $24.95). Cherry-flavored Dr Pepper plays well with the maraschino cherry syrup in the batter, but you can use ...

This old-fashioned cherry cupcake is just the thing for Valentine’s Day. I’ve updated a cake that my mother used to make for my sisters and me when we were children with all the flavors of a bourbon ...

Preheat oven to 325. Combine dry ingredients (cake mix and pudding) in bowl. In stand mixer, whip eggs,oil, and extracts together until combined. Pour 1 cup milk into liquid measuring cup. Place all ...

This old-fashioned cherry cupcake is just the thing for Valentine's Day. I've updated a cake that my mother used to make for my sisters and me when we were children with all the flavors of a bourbon ...

Elizabeth Karmel is a barbecue and Southern foods expert. She is the chef and pit master at online retailer CarolinaCueToGo.com and the author of three books, including "Taming the Flame." This ...

In a small sauce pan combine 1/2 Cup Sugar and 1/2 Cup Water, bring to a boil, once sugar is dissolved, remove from heat add in 1 tablespoon Amaretto liqueur. Allow to cool. Cherry Preserves start ...

M&Ms is back at it again with new flavors and asking fans to pick a favorite. There are no losers but one stands above the rest when it comes to a sweet win.