Decadent chocolate lava cupcakes with a rich molten chocolate center, topped with a luscious raspberry buttercream and fresh raspberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 6 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Lava Cupcakes:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Raspberry Buttercream:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh raspberries, pureed and strained
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp heavy cream (if needed for consistency)
For Garnish:
- Fresh raspberries
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Lava Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with cupcake liners.
- Melt butter and chocolate together over low heat, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla until thick.
- Fold in the melted chocolate mixture.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then gently mix until combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still soft. Let cool slightly.
Notes
- To ensure a gooey lava center, don’t overbake!
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer taste.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Find it online: https://tastyera.com/raspberry-chocolate-lava-cupcakes/