Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes

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1. Prepare the Raspberry Filling

  1. Cook the Raspberries: In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the raspberries break down and the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Cool: Remove from heat and let the raspberry filling cool completely. It will continue to thicken as it cools.

2. Make the Chocolate Ganache

  1. Heat the Cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
  2. Combine with Chocolate: Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let sit for 2-3 minutes to melt the chocolate. Stir until smooth and fully combined. Let it cool slightly.

3. Prepare the Cupcake Batter

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Add Boiling Water: Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and well combined. The batter will be thin, which is normal.

4. Assemble the Cupcakes

  1. Fill the Cupcake Liners: Spoon a small amount of batter into each cupcake liner, about 1/3 full.
  2. Add Raspberry Filling: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cooled raspberry filling into the center of each cupcake batter.
  3. Top with More Batter: Cover the raspberry filling with more cupcake batter, filling the liners about 2/3 full.

5. Bake the Cupcakes

  1. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs. The cupcakes should be set around the edges but still soft in the center.
  2. Cool: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Add Chocolate Ganache

  1. Top with Ganache: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, spoon or pipe the chocolate ganache on top of each cupcake. You can also drizzle it for a more elegant presentation.
  2. Set: Allow the ganache to set for a few minutes before serving.

Tips for Success

  • Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure that your butter and eggs are at room temperature for the best texture.
  • Monitor Baking Time: Keep an eye on the cupcakes towards the end of the baking time to avoid overbaking, which can cause the centers to set too much.
  • Gooey Centers: For a more molten center, bake for slightly less time and ensure the cupcakes are slightly underbaked.

Conclusion

Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cupcakes are a luxurious and delightful treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the tart brightness of fresh raspberries. With a gooey center of chocolate ganache and a tangy raspberry filling, these cupcakes are perfect for special occasions or any time you want to indulge in a decadent dessert. Enjoy the perfect balance of flavors and textures with every bite! 🍫🍓🧁

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