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Chocolate Cupcakes With Raspberry Frosting

Delicious chocolate cupcakes topped with a tangy raspberry frosting.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Cupcakes

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg

Raspberry Frosting

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup raspberry puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  6. For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, raspberry puree, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
  7. Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them using a piping bag or a knife.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Chocolate, Cupcakes, Raspberry
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