Description
Moist, rich chocolate cupcakes filled with tangy raspberry jam and topped with luscious chocolate ganache a decadent dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and fruitiness.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup hot coffee or hot water
1/2 cup raspberry jam
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
Fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, then stir in the hot coffee until the batter is thin and smooth.
6. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
8. Once cooled, use a small knife or spoon to remove a bit of the center from each cupcake.
9. Fill each cupcake with about 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam.
10. For the ganache, heat heavy cream until just simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth.
11. Spoon or pipe ganache over each cupcake.
12. Top with fresh raspberries and let set before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate in the ganache.
You can substitute strawberry or cherry jam for a different twist.
Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chocolate raspberry cupcakes, ganache cupcakes, filled cupcakes, chocolate dessert