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Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes Dessert

Rich chocolate cupcakes with a molten raspberry chocolate center, perfect for elegant desserts or special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup milk
Lava Filling
  • 0.75 cup dark chocolate chopped
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup raspberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Muffin pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
  5. Heat cream and pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth, then fold in raspberries and powdered sugar.
  6. Fill cupcake liners halfway with batter, add lava filling, then top with more batter.
  7. Bake 12–14 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
  8. Cool for 5 minutes and serve warm for molten centers.

Notes

Serve warm for best lava effect. Reheat briefly before serving if needed.