Description
Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes are a delightful treat that harmonizes rich chocolate and tart raspberry flavors. These moist, fluffy cupcakes are adorned with silky frosting, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Perfect for birthday parties or a sweet afternoon indulgence, these cupcakes will impress your guests and leave them yearning for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
For the chocolate buttercream
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup (43 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake tins with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until bubbly.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in the fresh raspberries.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Make the chocolate buttercream: beat the softened butter for 3 to 4 minutes until pale. Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder together and add a cup at a time on low speed, then the milk and vanilla. Beat 2 minutes more, adding a splash more milk if it is too stiff. Frost only once the bake has cooled completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 511
- Sugar: 54g
- Sodium: 123mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.7g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3.2g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 81mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider drizzling with chocolate sauce or topping with whipped cream. - Feel free to substitute raspberries with strawberries or blueberries for a different twist.