Description
Indulgent chocolate cupcakes filled with raspberry jam and topped with creamy frosting and fresh raspberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup raspberry jam
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Gradually stir in boiling water until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut out the center of each cupcake and fill with raspberry jam.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter and add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and a little raspberry jam until the desired consistency is reached.
- Frost the cupcakes and garnish with fresh raspberries. Enjoy your indulgent treat!
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cupcakes, chocolate, raspberry, dessert, baking