Originally a guest post over at Something Swanky
When Stephen and I first started dating we went to Chili’s a lot (almost on a weekly basis). Every once in a while we’d get dessert, and when we did, it was always a molten cake. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, they’re kind of like mini bundt cakes with some type of warm gooey center. Sounds pretty good, right? I was a tad bit obsessed with them. Since we don’t live close to a Chili’s anymore, I decided it was probably time to try making them on my own. I came up with these super easy molten chocolate cupcakes. They bake up nicely, are quick to assemble and are sure to please anyone who is lucky enough to get their hands on one!
Molten Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
Valentine's dessert is easy and quick with homemade Molten Chocolate Cupcakes—soft cake, melted chocolate center, and perfect paired with fresh berries or vanilla ice cream.
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Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 481kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup warm water + ¼ tsp espresso powder
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 3 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 12 Lindt Lindor Truffles - the kind is up to you
- unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Chocolate Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tsp confectioners' sugar
- 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Prepare one cupcake pan by spraying with Pam and lightly dusting with cocoa powder (a great alternative to flour when prepping pans for chocolate cake or bread). Set aside.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk or sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the eggs, warm water with espresso powder, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed until smooth. Reduce the speed to low and slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until smooth (no flour or cocoa pockets should remain), about 3 minutes.
- Divide the batter evenly among cups, filling them ¾ of the way full. Place in the oven and bake for 18–21 minutes, or until the tops spring back when touched and a cake tester comes out clean. Be careful not to overbake!
- Remove from the oven, allow the cupcakes to sit for 3–4 minutes in the pan, and then transfer them to a wire rack.
- Using a cupcake corer or a knife, remove the center of each hot cupcake. Place a truffle inside and replace the top. Let cool while preparing the whipped topping.
- In the chilled bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the heavy cream, confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, and salt on high for approximately 2–3 minutes (until the mixture becomes stiff).
- Turn the cupcakes upside down (make sure they’re plugged well to prevent leaks). Dust with cocoa powder, then top with chocolate whipped cream. Serve immediately!
NOTES
STORE leftover Molten Chocolate Cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The whipped topping holds well when chilled. To FREEZE, wrap each unfrosted cupcake tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months.
Thaw at room temperature, then REHEAT in a 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius) oven for about 5–7 minutes if you want the truffle to melt again. Add fresh whipped topping after reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 757mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 361IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 3mg
Recipe by Stephen + Natalie
I’m so glad that I’m following you! I love everything about this recipe, especially the fact that they are cupcakes. Thanks so much for sharing:)
Katie
http://www.funhomethings.com
I LOVE lava cakes…and single serving size is perfect too! Thanks so much for linking up at Weekend Potluck!
These look to die for!
http://www.jbseatasandtreats.blogspot.com
These are looking absolutely DELICIOUS !!
Me oh my!!!!
Did you have to post this, right when I am doing sooo good on my no sugar diet….?????
It looks SOOO yummy! I will have to pin it anyway….