MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

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Known also as "lava cakes," molten cakes are the answer to the most decadent chocolate craving. Here's an easy version using cake mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
1 box (4-serving size) chocolate fudge instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting
Powdered sugar
Sliced strawberries

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 24 large (2 3/4x1 1/4-inch) muffin cups (dark or nonstick pans not recommended). In large bowl, beat cake mix, pudding mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl constantly. Place 1/4 cup batter in each muffin cup. Spoon 1 tablespoon cold chocolate mixture on top of batter in center of each cup.
  • Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool 1 minute. Carefully remove from pan; place on cooking parchment paper. Cool 10 minutes. Frost with chocolate frosting. Just before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Garnish with strawberry slices. Serve warm. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 1 g

Shakeel Ahmed
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cupcakes.


Nunya Business
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These cupcakes are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it for a special occasion.


Zaki Abid
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved these cupcakes. They're not too sweet, and the chocolate flavor is rich and decadent.


Rexford Antwi
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These cupcakes are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. The molten chocolate center is amazing.


Jeremiah Mendy
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I've made these cupcakes several times, and they always turn out perfectly. They're my go-to recipe for chocolate cupcakes.


Hibo Abdirahman
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These cupcakes are definitely worth the effort. They're the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Apna Time Ayega
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I had some trouble getting the cupcakes to rise evenly, but they still tasted great.


Maggie Nkuna
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The ganache center was a bit too rich for my taste, but the cupcakes were still delicious.


Nirmala Nepali
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I made these cupcakes for a party, and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them.


Sihle Buthelezi
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already had on hand.


M Sufyan
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The recipe was easy to follow, and the cupcakes turned out perfectly. I'm not a professional baker, but I felt like one after making these.


Ashley Davids
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These molten chocolate cupcakes were a hit! The chocolate ganache center was rich and decadent, and the cupcakes themselves were moist and fluffy.