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Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes Recipe

Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes Recipe

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Indulge in the decadent combination of rich chocolate cupcakes with a molten raspberry center, topped with a luscious raspberry buttercream and elegant dark chocolate shavings.

Ingredients

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Cupcake Batter:

  • 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

Raspberry Filling:

  • 1/2 cup raspberry preserves

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

Garnish:

  • Fresh raspberries for garnish
  • Dark chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: 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. Combine Ingredients: 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. Prepare Cupcakes: 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 3/4 full.
  6. Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the edge comes out clean. Cool completely.
  7. Make Buttercream: Beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in raspberry puree, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
  8. Frost and Garnish: Frost cooled cupcakes with raspberry buttercream. Garnish with fresh raspberries and dark chocolate shavings.

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