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Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes

Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes That Melt in Your Mouth

Delicious and indulgent Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes with a gooey core, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder ensure it's unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda do not substitute with baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt kosher salt recommended
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter use non-dairy butter for dairy-free
  • 1 cup sugar can replace with a sugar substitute
  • 2 large eggs flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk substitute with non-dairy milk + lemon juice
  • 1 cup boiling water
For the Filling
  • 1 teaspoon raspberry preserves experiment with different preserves
For Garnishing
  • 6 pieces fresh raspberries

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients and buttermilk, ending with the flour mixture, then stir in boiling water.
  5. Fill muffin cups halfway, add raspberry preserves, and top off with batter.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are set but center may be soft.
  7. Allow cupcakes to cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare raspberry buttercream and frost cooled cupcakes, garnishing with fresh raspberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Experiment with different fruit preserves for unique flavors.

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