Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes Gooey, Decadent & Irresistible!

Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes are the ultimate indulgence—moist chocolate cupcakes with a gooey, molten raspberry-chocolate center that oozes out with every bite. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself! Here’s how to make them:


Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients

(Makes 6-8 cupcakes)

  • For the Cupcakes:
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
  • 4 oz (115g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh raspberry puree (see instructions below)
  • For the Raspberry Puree:
  • 1 cup (125g) fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1-2 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • For Garnish (Optional):
  • Powdered sugar
  • Fresh raspberries
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. Make the Raspberry Puree:
  • In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the raspberries break down and the mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
  • Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds. Let it cool completely.
  1. Prepare the Cupcake Batter:
  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with cupcake liners.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
  • Gently fold in the flour and salt until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  1. Assemble the Cupcakes:
  • Fill each cupcake liner about halfway with the chocolate batter.
  • Add 1 tsp of the cooled raspberry puree to the center of each cupcake.
  • Top with more chocolate batter, covering the raspberry puree completely.
  1. Bake:
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Be careful not to overbake, as you want the centers to remain gooey.
  • Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack.
  1. Serve:
  • Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh raspberries.
  • Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra-decadent treat.

Tips for Success

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Don’t overbake! The key to the lava center is slightly underbaking the cupcakes.
  • If you don’t have fresh raspberries, you can use store-bought raspberry jam or preserves as a shortcut for the filling.

Enjoy these irresistible, gooey, and decadent Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes! 🧁🍫

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