"These easy vanilla cupcakes have a cherry and chocolate chip surprise inside. The fluffy chocolate frosting and toppings make them the perfect treat for any party or celebration...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the cupcakes
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1 15.25 ounce vanilla cake mix or your favorite from-scratch vanilla cake recipe
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1 3.4 ounce box instant vanilla pudding
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4 eggs
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1 cup water and cherry juice
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1/2 cup oil
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1 10 ounce jar maraschino cherries
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3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
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3 teaspoons flour
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For the frosting:
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8 tablespoons whipping cream
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1/2 cup butter softened
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1/2 cup shortening
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 cup cocoa powder
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1 1/2 cups Cool Whip
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24 cherries patted dry
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1/4 cup miniature chocolate chips