Prepare to embark on a tantalizing culinary journey that will transform your ordinary baking experience into an extraordinary taste adventure! These Chocolate Raspberry Surprise Cupcakes are not just a dessert; they're a decadent masterpiece that promises to surprise and delight your taste buds with every single bite. Imagine biting into a rich, moist chocolate cupcake and discovering a burst of fresh, tangy raspberries hidden inside - it's a flavor explosion that will make your dessert lovers swoon and your guests beg for the recipe!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: Dessert
Serves: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder, ensuring no lumps remain. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in 1/2 cup of fresh raspberries and chocolate chips into the batter.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Place a few whole raspberries in the center of each cupcake, pressing them slightly into the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cupcakes cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or top with chocolate ganache and fresh raspberries before serving.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth and even mixing.
- Don't overmix the batter - this can lead to tough, dense cupcakes.
- For an extra burst of flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Gently fold raspberries to prevent them from breaking and bleeding into the batter.
- Check cupcakes a few minutes before the recommended baking time to prevent overcooking.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before adding any frosting or decoration.
- For a professional touch, use a piping bag to create beautiful chocolate ganache swirls.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For best results, consume within 2-3 days of baking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 42g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 65mg
