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Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

Delightful cupcakes combining rich chocolate and fresh raspberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Batter
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1/3 cup milk or dark chocolate chips, melted
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened or dark cocoa powder
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
For the Raspberry Buttercream
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup raspberry jam or preserves
For Chocolate Ganache
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
For Filling
  • 1 cup raspberry jam for filling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together warm water, melted chocolate chips, and cocoa powder until combined.
  3. Whisk in eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
  4. Add flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until just combined.
  5. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool.
Raspberry Buttercream Preparation
  1. For raspberry buttercream, beat butter until smooth.
  2. Mix in vanilla and salt, then gradually add powdered sugar, raspberry jam, and cream. Mix until smooth.
Chocolate Ganache Preparation
  1. For chocolate ganache, heat cream until steaming, pour over chocolate, let sit, then stir until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Remove cupcake centers and fill with raspberry jam.
  2. Pipe buttercream on top, chill, then drizzle with ganache.
  3. Garnish with raspberries and chocolate shavings.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a better mix. Do not overmix the batter; mix just until combined to keep the cupcakes light and fluffy. For added flavor, consider adding a few fresh raspberries to the batter. When piping the buttercream, use a star tip for a beautiful swirl.