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Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

Delightful treats that combine rich chocolate flavor with tart raspberries, perfect for celebrations or sweet indulgences.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried raspberries
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup raspberry conserve
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 5/16 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 tsp espresso
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/8 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and raspberry conserve; mix until well combined.
  5. Sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with heavy cream, sour cream, and milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Fold in the freeze-dried raspberries and espresso.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  9. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve plain or topped with frosting. Store in an airtight container for up to three days, or refrigerate for a week.

  • Author: mehdilmh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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