Black Forest Stuffed Cupcakes

• (18 1/2 ounce) package chocolate cake mix1 ounce
• (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened↗1 ounce
• egg↗1
• sugar↗2 tablespoons
• (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling, divided1 ounce
• cups thawed whipped topping1 1⁄2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Prepare cake batter as directed on package; set aside.

3. 3

   Mix cream cheese, egg and sugar until well blended.

4. 4

   Remove 3/4 cup of the pie filling for garnish; set aside.

5. 5

   Spoon 2 tablespoons of the cake batter into each of 24 paper-lined medium muffin cups.

6. 6

   Top each with 1 tablespoon each of the cream cheese mixture and the remaining pie filling.

7. 7

   Cover evenly with remaining cake batter.

8. 8

   Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.

10. 10

    Top cupcakes with whipped topping and remaining pie filling just before serving.