Edible flowerssugared or plain, candied violets/roses
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 and line 8 muffin cups with paper liners
Mix the wet ingredients together in a medium bowl and set aside
Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl and add to the wet ingredients
Stir until combined
Pour batter evenly into the cupcake liners to approximately 2/3 full
Bake 16 minutes or until a knife or toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean
Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool
Filling
Place the cherries in a saucepan and smash.
Add honey and lemon juice and stir until combined
Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
Allow to cool before filling the cupcakes
To assemble
Use a paring knife and cut out a section of the cupcakes about 1" deep. Set the cut out portions aside
Fill cupcakes with the filling
Beat the coconut cream, cacao powder, 1/8 teaspoon vanilla and monk fruit into whipped cream (I pierce the bottom of the can of coconut cream to allow the water to drain, and scoop out the solidified cream from the top)
Spoon generously on cupcakes
Notes
Additional Garnish: Edible flowers (sugared or plain) with 1 dark cherry *Substitution option to save time: Garnish with candied roses or violets instead