Description
These indulgent Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes feature a rich, molten chocolate center with a sweet hint of raspberry. Perfectly decadent and sure to impress any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup raspberry preserves (or fresh raspberries for a fresher taste)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Fresh raspberries (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease or line a muffin tin with cupcake liners, or butter and flour the cupcake wells.
- Prepare the chocolate mixture: In a heatproof bowl, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate together over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully combined. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Make the cupcake batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, egg yolks, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, then pour in the melted chocolate-butter mixture and mix until smooth.
- Assemble the cupcakes: Spoon a small amount of batter into the bottom of each cupcake well, followed by a teaspoon of raspberry preserves (or a few fresh raspberries). Top with the remaining batter, covering the raspberry layer.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still soft. Be careful not to overbake – the center should remain gooey.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the tin. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh raspberries, if desired.
Notes
- If using fresh raspberries, the centers may be a bit less gooey, but they still provide great flavor.
- For extra richness, you can use a mix of semi-sweet and dark chocolate in the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American