Decadent Raspberry Chocolate Lava (Printable Version)
Moist chocolate cupcakes feature a gooey raspberry core topped with silky raspberry buttercream.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Cupcakes
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1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk mixed with lemon juice/non-dairy milk)
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1 cup boiling water
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1 tablespoon raspberry preserves
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1/2 cup fresh raspberries (for garnish)
→ Raspberry Buttercream
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1/3 cup raspberry puree (fresh or frozen, blended smooth)
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
# Steps to Cook:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
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In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then incorporate the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
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Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and uniform in texture.
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Spoon batter halfway into the prepared muffin cups, add 1 tablespoon of raspberry preserves in the center of each, then top with remaining batter to fill.
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Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the edge of a cupcake comes out clean.
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Beat the unsalted butter until creamy, gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in raspberry puree, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and fluffy.
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Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with raspberry buttercream and garnish each with fresh raspberries.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing. Cool cupcakes fully before applying frosting to prevent melting.