Description
Indulge in Decadent Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes You’ll Adore! These delightful cupcakes combine rich chocolate with a luscious gooey raspberry center, creating an unforgettable dessert experience. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cupcakes are sure to impress guests and family alike. With their stunning presentation and customizable options, you can easily adapt this recipe to suit various dietary preferences. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, these cupcakes are both easy to make and utterly delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or non-dairy butter)
- 1 cup sugar (or sugar substitute)
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk with lemon juice)
- 1 tbsp raspberry preserves
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
- Gradually mix in buttermilk and then carefully stir in boiling water until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full and add a teaspoon of raspberry preserves into the center before baking.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes or until edges are set but center remains soft.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by mixing together butter, powdered sugar, raspberry puree, vanilla extract, and salt until creamy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh raspberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better results. For additional flavor variations, experiment with different fruit fillings or add nuts to the batter.