Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes Recipe

Introduction

These Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes combine rich chocolate with a luscious raspberry center for an irresistible dessert. Topped with a creamy raspberry buttercream and garnished with fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings, they make a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
• Fresh raspberries for garnish
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup raspberry puree
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for buttercream)
• A pinch of salt
• Dark chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
4. Step 4: Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the boiling water until smooth.
5. Step 5: Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter. Spoon a teaspoon of raspberry preserves into the center of each, then cover with more batter until the liners are about three-quarters full.
6. Step 6: Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the edge comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
7. Step 7: To make the buttercream, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then mix in raspberry puree, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
8. Step 8: Frost the cooled cupcakes with the raspberry buttercream. Garnish with fresh raspberries and dark chocolate shavings.

Tips & Variations

• For a deeper raspberry flavor, increase the amount of raspberry puree in the buttercream.
• Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting.
• Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate taste.

Storage

Store the cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring them to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture. You can also freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 2 months; thaw completely before frosting.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I substitute raspberry preserves with fresh raspberries?

Fresh raspberries may not create the same molten center as preserves because they lack the thick consistency. Using preserves ensures a gooey, lava-like filling.

How can I make these cupcakes vegan?

To make a vegan version, substitute butter with vegan butter, eggs with flax eggs or another egg replacer, and use a plant-based milk instead of buttermilk. Adjust baking powder or soda as needed.

Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes Recipe

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Delight in these Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes, featuring rich, moist chocolate cake with a gooey raspberry center. Topped with a luscious raspberry buttercream and garnished with fresh raspberries and dark chocolate shavings, these cupcakes perfectly combine the tartness of raspberries with decadent chocolate for an irresistible dessert.

• Author: Elena
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 22 minutes
• Total Time: 52 minutes
• Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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For the Cupcakes:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
• Fresh raspberries for garnish

For the Raspberry Buttercream:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup raspberry puree
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
• Dark chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract to combine.
4. Combine Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Carefully stir in the boiling water last until the batter is smooth and well blended.
5. Prepare Cupcakes: Fill each cupcake liner halfway with the chocolate batter. Spoon a teaspoon of raspberry preserves into the center of each filled liner, then cover the preserves with more batter until the liners are about three-quarters full.
6. Bake: Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the edge of the cupcake comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the tin before removing.
7. Make Buttercream: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar while continuing to mix. Then add the raspberry puree, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, mixing until the buttercream is smooth and fluffy.
8. Frost and Garnish: Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them generously with the raspberry buttercream. Garnish each cupcake with fresh raspberries and a sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.

Notes

• For a deeper raspberry flavor, increase the amount of raspberry puree in the buttercream.
• Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to avoid melting the buttercream.

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