Follow these easy steps to create your Chocolate Cherry Kiss Cupcakes:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Whisk together until well mixed.

3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract.

5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Fold in Cherries and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chopped cherries and chocolate chips into the batter.

7. Fill Cupcake Liners: Scoop the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

8. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Cool: Once baked, remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Prepare the Frosting: While the cupcakes are cooling, in a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, cherry juice, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.

11. Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, generously frost with the cherry chocolate frosting. For an extra touch, drizzle with melted chocolate or top with more chopped cherries.