Molten Raspberry Chocolate Cupcakes
These Molten Raspberry Chocolate Cupcakes feature a rich, fudgy chocolate base with a gooey raspberry-filled center the perfect indulgent dessert for chocolate lovers.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Total Time: 33 mins
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam
- 12 fresh raspberries
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. Melt butter and dark chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave; stir until smooth.
- 4. Whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until glossy.
- 5. Add dry ingredients and milk alternately, mixing just until combined.
- 6. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, add 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam and a raspberry in the center, then cover with more batter.
- 7. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
- 8. Cool slightly before serving for a molten center effect.
- 9. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Serve warm for the perfect gooey center.
- You can use strawberry or cherry jam instead of raspberry.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat for 10 seconds in the microwave before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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