Goodfella's Cupcake Recipe

Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well combined.

Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, beat the eggs and add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.

Combine Mixtures

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and thin.

Bake

Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.

Prepare Filling

In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, mini chocolate chips, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Fill Cupcakes

Once the cupcakes are cooled, use a small knife or cupcake corer to remove the center of each cupcake. Fill each cupcake with the cannoli cream, ensuring they are generously filled.

Cook Sauce

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the fresh raspberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Stir until the raspberries break down and the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Prepare Ganache

In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Let sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.

Drizzle Ganache

Once the ganache has cooled slightly, drizzle it over the filled cupcakes.

Serve with Gelato

Serve the cupcakes with a scoop of vanilla gelato on the side and drizzle the raspberry sauce over the top for a delightful finish.