Ultimate Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes for Dessert Lovers
These Ultimate Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes for Dessert Lovers are little parcels of pure joy, bursting with rich chocolate flavor and fresh raspberries, crowned with a creamy frosting. Perfect for any special occasion or simply to brighten your day!
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
1 ½ cups Granulated sugar
¾ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons Baking soda
1 teaspoon Baking powder
1 teaspoon Salt
2 large Eggs
1 cup Buttermilk
½ cup Vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 cup Hot water or coffee
1 cup Fresh raspberries
2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Lemon juice
1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
1 cup Unsalted butter
4 oz Cream cheese
4-5 cups Powdered sugar
½ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup Raspberry puree
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract
- Step 4: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined
- Step 5: Carefully pour in the hot water or coffee and mix until smooth
- Step 6: Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full
- Step 7: Bake for 18-22 minutes, until a skewer comes out clea
- Step 8: Cool the cupcakes in the tin for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack
- Step 9: For the filling, simmer raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice, then add the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened
- Step 10: For the frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, raspberry puree, and vanilla
- Step 11: Optional: Once cooled, fill cupcakes with raspberry filling
- Step 12: Frost each cupcake and garnish with raspberries and chocolate shavings
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes light and airy.
Ensure the frosting ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.