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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » Cupcakes » Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

    Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

    Published: July 14, 2017 · Modified: Oct 31, 2019 by John Kanell

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    These rich chocolate cupcakes filled with an indulgent ganache and topped with Italian buttercream flavored with a raspberry reduction are just beyond delicious!

    Photo of a group of chocolate cupcakes with pink raspberry buttercream and a raspberry on top.
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    Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

    Craving an indulgent treat I decided to make a batch of my super-rich, chocolate cupcakes filled them with creamy, chocolate ganache. They’re topped with a very healthy dollop of Italian buttercream and flavored with a fresh raspberry reduction. What more could you want?

    What is Italian Meringue Buttercream?

    Italian buttercream is a creamy, dreamy intoxicating affair made by whipping egg whites, pouring in a hot sugar syrup and then adding in some butter. It’s much lighter than American buttercream and less sweet!

    Photo of a swirl of meringue

    A Few Things to Keep in Mind

    It’s important to use room temperature egg whites and butter. Monitor the temperature of your sugar syrup — add your pieces of butter slowly — and let your buttercream sit. You’ll need to give it a quick whip to bring it back to life. I know it’s a bit finicky BUT this buttercream adds a silky, not too sweet, touch to your cakes. It also pipes beautifully!

    Common Problems: If your buttercream is “soupy,” just pop it into the fridge for a couple of minutes, then beat it. It should thicken up. I find consistency problems arise mostly from the meringue being too warm when the butter is added. Chilling it will help improve the consistency.

    If you’re adding flavorings (i.e. chocolate, fruit, etc). to your Italian buttercream, I suggest doing this as the very last step.

    Storage: This recipe will make a bit more buttercream than you need but it can be packed in a plastic bag and refrigerated for two weeks. Just If you’re not using your buttercream IMMEDIATELY — and it will be sitting for a few minutes — then just keep in mind that you will have to give it a short whip to “bring it back to life” as it loses its consistency quickly. If you want to make the buttercream ahead of time, it can be refrigerated for a few days. Once you’re ready to use it, allow it come to room temperature and give it a short “whip.”

    Photo of chocolate ganache being drizzled into a cupcake

    A tablespoon of ganache goes a LONG way. As an alternative you could also add some of the raspberry reduction or some home made vanilla pudding! And if the filling leaks out there’s nothing wrong with a drizzle of chocolate poking out to let people know there’s a molten center waiting to be eaten!

    For the Decorating

    I love using a large open star 869 tip for this type of decorating. The jumbo-sized opening really lets you pump out a lot of buttercream! To get the look of this cupcake just twist the cupcake in one direction then another while you pipe.

    Top with a raspberry and you’re done!

    If you’ve tried these cupcakes then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you!

    Photo of chocolate cupcakes topped with raspberry buttercream on a marble table
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    Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

    RIch chocolate cupcakes filled with an indulgent ganache and topped with Italian buttercream flavored with a raspberry reduction. 
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American, British
    Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes minutes
    Servings 15 cupcakes
    Calories 250kcal
    Author John Kanell

    Ingredients

    For the Cupcakes

    • 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
    • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
    • 1/8 tsp salt
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 1/4 tsp baking soda
    • 1 1/2 cup sugar
    • 8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter room temperature
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1/3 cup sour cream
    • 1 cup milk
    • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract

    For the Chocolate Ganache

    • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chopped finely
    • 1 1/4 cup cream

    For the Raspberry Reduction

    • 6 oz raspberries
    • 2 tbsp sugar
    • juice of 1/2 lemon
    • 1 tbsp water

    For the Buttercream

    • 4 large egg whites room temperature
    • 1 1/2 cup sugar divided
    • 1/3 cup water
    • 1/8 tsp salt
    • 16 oz unsalted butter room temperature

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda. 
    • Cream the butter and sugar together in a medium bowl. Add the eggs one at a time making sure to mix thouroughly. Mix in the sour cream, vanilla and milk. 
    • While mixing on low speed add the wet ingredients to teh dry and mix until just combined. 
    • Scoop the batter into cupcake papers filling 2/3 the way up.
    • Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until the centers are springy to the touch.

    For the Reduction

    • Place the ingredients in a small sauce pan on medium low heat.
    • Mash the berries with the back of a spoon or muddler and stir occasionally.
    • You want to reduce the amount of liquid, intensify the flavor, and thicken the liquid so aim to cook until the mixture is reduced at least by half.
    • Strain the reduction and set aside to cool.

    For the Buttercream

    • Beat the egg whites, salt,  and 1/3 cup of sugar until soft peaks form. At the same time in a medium saucepan add the remaining sugar and 1/3 cup water and place on medium-high heat.  Stir until sugar melts and becomes clear. Maintain a medium high heat until temperature reads 235-240F.
    •  Drizzle the sugar into the mixer (remembering the egg whites should be at the soft peak stage). Run mixer until meringue is body temperature. 10-15 minutes.
    • Add room temperature butter into running mixer one tablespoon at a time. Beat until butter is combined and mixture has reached a silky consistency
    • Mix in the cooled berry reduction and pipe onto cupcakes using an 869 tip. Top with a whole raspberry.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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