Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes: How to Make the Perfect Treat
Rich, moist chocolate cupcakes filled with sweet-tart raspberry preserves and topped with silky chocolate frosting an elegant dessert that balances deep cocoa flavor with bright berry notes.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot coffee or hot water
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup melted dark chocolate
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. Add eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- 4. Slowly stir in hot coffee or water until the batter is thin and well combined.
- 5. Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- 6. Bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean; cool completely.
- 7. Cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake and fill with raspberry preserves.
- 8. Beat butter until creamy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and melted chocolate until smooth.
- 9. Frost cupcakes, garnish with fresh raspberries, and serve.
Notes
- Use seedless raspberry preserves for a smoother filling.
- Cupcakes can be made a day ahead and stored unfrosted in an airtight container.
- For extra richness, add a splash of raspberry liqueur to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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