Description
Raspberry chocolate lava cupcakes combine rich molten chocolate centers with tangy raspberry filling, creating an indulgent dessert perfect for special occasions or everyday treats. With their gooey texture and elegant presentation, these cupcakes are irresistible and customizable for dietary needs
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (or sugar substitute like stevia)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz dark chocolate (or dairy-free chocolate)
- ¼ cup raspberry jam or fresh raspberries
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: splash of raspberry liqueur
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt butter and dark chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add eggs and vanilla to the melted chocolate mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until incorporated do not overmix.
- Spoon half the batter into each cupcake liner.
- Add a dollop of raspberry jam or a few raspberries to the center of each.
- Top with remaining batter to cover the filling.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm for the lava effect.
Notes
- Garnish with powdered sugar or fresh raspberries.
- Pair with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or berry coulis.
- Reheat in microwave (10–15 sec) or oven (350°F/175°C, 5–7 min) to restore lava center.
- Freeze unbaked batter in muffin tin, store frozen for up to 1 month.
- Bake from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to bake time.
- Customize with orange zest, mint extract, espresso powder, or alternate fillings like Nutella or caramel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: ~280
- Sugar: ~18g
- Sodium: ~90mg
- Fat: ~16g
- Saturated Fat: ~9g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~30g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~4g
- Cholesterol: ~55mg