Molten Chocolate Cupcakes

These Molten Chocolate Cupcakes are bite-sized versions of classic molten lava cake. Frost or serve warm with vanilla ice-cream for a delicious dessert.

Prep Time 1 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 1 40

Servings

Calories 265kcal

Author Sandra

Ingredients

Molten Filling

1/2 cup whipping cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cupcakes

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup oil
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon vinegar

Instructions

In 1-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream over medium-high heat until hot but not boiling. Stir in chocolate chips until melted and mixture is smooth. Refrigerate about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until thick.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 15 cupcakes liners in a cupcake pan.
Mix all cupcake ingredients together until well blended. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter. Scoop a tablespoon of the chocolate mixture and push into the center of each cupcake.
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
After the cupcakes have cooled, frost with your favorite icing. OR you could place a dollop of vanilla bean ice-cream on top of each molten cupcake a few minutes it gets out of the oven. YUM!

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