Description
These Best Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes are a show-stopping dessert that combines the richness of moist chocolate cake with the vibrant tartness of fresh raspberries. Whether you’re baking for a birthday, special gathering, or searching for a new easy dessert idea, this recipe delivers. With raspberry puree whipped into a creamy buttercream, it’s a quick treat, perfect for anyone craving a fruity twist on a classic chocolate cupcake.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup fresh raspberries, chopped
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup raspberry puree, strained
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix in oil, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir in the hot water, then fold in chopped raspberries.
5. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
6. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Slowly add powdered sugar, raspberry puree, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy.
7. Pipe or spread frosting on cupcakes. Top with a fresh raspberry if desired.
Notes
For a more intense chocolate flavor, sift cocoa powder before mixing.
If your raspberry puree is too watery, simmer it down before adding to the buttercream.
Let cupcakes fully cool before frosting to avoid melting the buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg