Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
These rich chocolate cupcakes are topped with a tangy raspberry frosting for the perfect balance of decadent and fruity — ideal for special occasions or any chocolate lover.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour
- Yield: 12 standard cupcakes
- Category: Dessert, Cupcakes, Baking
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Chocolate Cupcakes:
All-purpose flour
Unsweetened dark cocoa powder (at least 60% cacao)
Granulated sugar
Baking powder
Baking soda
Salt
Eggs
Whole milk
Vegetable oil (or melted butter)
Vanilla extract
Hot coffee or hot water
Raspberry Frosting:
Unsalted butter, softened
Cream cheese (optional, for creamier texture)
Powdered sugar
Fresh or frozen raspberries, pureed and strained
Vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Garnish (Optional):
Fresh raspberries
Dark chocolate shavings or curls
Instructions
Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Slowly stir in hot coffee or water until the batter is thin and well blended.
Fill & Bake: Divide batter into liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Let cool completely.
Make Frosting: Beat softened butter (and cream cheese, if using) until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in raspberry puree, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Adjust consistency with more sugar or puree as needed.
Frost & Decorate: Once cupcakes are cool, pipe or spread frosting on top. Garnish with fresh raspberries and dark chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
For extra chocolate, fold in mini dark chocolate chips before baking.
Use raspberry jam (strained) as a frosting alternative.
Freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 3 months.
For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk, butter, and skip cream cheese.
Make mini cupcakes (bake ~12 mins) or add a raspberry jam swirl inside each liner.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/dark-chocolate-raspberry-cupcakes/
