Description
Decadent chocolate cupcakes filled with molten raspberry goodness and topped with rich chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for raspberries)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for raspberries)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredients to the wet, alternating with whole milk.
- Stir in boiling water until you have a smooth batter.
- Divide the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each halfway.
- Combine raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook for 5-7 minutes until syrupy.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of raspberry filling into each cupcake, then cover with more batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes; check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering, then stir in chocolate chips until smooth.
- Drizzle the ganache over cooled cupcakes and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Don’t skip boiling water for deep chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg