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Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes

Decadent Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes for Sweet Joy

These Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes are a beginner-friendly dessert, featuring a molten chocolate center paired with fresh raspberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 4 oz Semisweet Chocolate Can substitute with dark chocolate for a more intense flavor.
  • ½ cup Butter Can replace with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 large Eggs Critical for structure; no substitute suggested.
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blends.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can be used as an alternative.
  • ¼ tsp Salt Essential for flavor enhancement.
For the Raspberry Filling
  • 1 cup Raspberries Can use frozen if fresh are not available.
  • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar Can swap with a sugar alternative for lower-sugar option.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
  • Mixing bowls
  • Blender or food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Melt the semisweet chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth.
  3. Whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar in a separate bowl until pale and frothy.
  4. Sift in the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
  5. In a blender, purée the raspberries with powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Layer cupcake batter into muffin cups, add raspberry filling, then cover with more batter.
  7. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are firm and centers are slightly jiggly.
  8. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cupcakes are best enjoyed warm for that gooey chocolate experience. Can be paired with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

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