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Healthy Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes Recipe

  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Description

Moist chocolate cupcakes filled with luscious raspberry ganache and topped with vibrant raspberry buttercream, creating the perfect balance of rich cocoa and tart berry sweetness.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp (25 g) Dutch process cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp espresso powder
  • 1/4 cup (56 g) softened unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (61 g) sour cream, room temperature
  • 4 oz (113 g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp (90 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup (85 g) raspberry preserves
  • 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (195 g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup (16 g) freeze-dried raspberries, ground
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (85 g) raspberry preserves (for buttercream)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with 12 liners.
  2. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and mix until pale and fluffy.
  5. Mix in milk and sour cream gently.
  6. Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
  7. Fill liners 3/4 full and bake 17–20 minutes.
  8. Cool completely before filling and frosting.
  9. Heat cream until steaming, pour over chopped chocolate, and stir smooth.
  10. Mix in raspberry preserves and cool 15 minutes.
  11. Beat butter and salt for 5 minutes.
  12. Add powdered sugar gradually.
  13. Mix in raspberry powder, vanilla, and preserves; beat until fluffy.
  14. Core cupcakes, fill with raspberry ganache, and frost with raspberry buttercream.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best cupcake texture and frosting consistency.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 385
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 185mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

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