I got the idea to make these when I saw a bag of Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares we have in the house (dark chocolate with raspberry filling, of course– and that’s what’s on top of the cupcake).
So this is what I did with the other half of the batter from the Dark Chocolate Cake that I posted earlier!
I LOVE the way the frosting turned out:
It has fresh raspberries in it!!!!
It is such a pretty color!!!!
It makes me smile!!!!
It’s so sweet!!!!
And totally yummy!!!!
WHOA. I think I’ve had too much caffeine. And sugar.
Anyway, I need to settle down and get back to my party prepping now.
But it is a pretty color, isn’t it? 
Raspberry Frosting (from Southern Living)
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1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 16-oz.powdered sugar
Beat butter, raspberries, vanilla, and salt at medium speed until creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating at low speed until blended after each addition.
oh that frosting looks fabulous! and perfect color.
Thanks Carrie!!
Looks pretty & super yummy!
Thanks Dana! It really was yummy!
Oh wow they look soo good!
Thank you! They were delicious!
Those are so pretty – very impressive
Aw, thank you!
Those look amazing!!!!
Thanks so much! They are yummy!
Love the color, so vibrant!!
Me too!! I was so happy it came out that way!!
Oh Geraldine, they look amazing!
Thank you!
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Thank you SO much, Kelly! I’ll follow the directions once I get some time.
Now, thats definitely pretty baking!
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Aw, thank you!
Niiice!
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Thank you Bonnie!
wow and yum!
Thanks Liz!
Nummy!
Oh dear, look at that! It surely makes me run for raspberries now!
Lol, they are yummy!
They look so pretty Ger! And I am crazy about those raspberry filled Ghirardelli squares…i love the crunch of the seeds!
Then you would love this frosting too!
And thank you!!
Ghirardelli chocolate!!! Am slobbering at the very thought. Such pretty cakes!
Thank you!! Yes, isn’t Ghirardelli chocolate awesome??
These look so yummy!
Thank you– they were!
Did it have any separation problems ? It looks divine and I’m probably going to try it.
No, I had no problems. I hope you do try it– and let me know how it turns out!
They look and sound delicious!
Thank you!!
These look AMAZING!!!
Thank you!!:)
Has been such a wonderful summer for raspberries — this is another recipe to add to the collection! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Awesome– glad you’ll try it! And your raspberry salsa sounds delicious!!!
P.S. Have you considered adding a “Pin It” button by your posts? I repinned this recipe on my desserts board!
Lol, I have no idea how to add a “Pin It” button. Where do I find it?
Thanks for all your help– I was able to add the Pinterest button!!!
Excellent! Alway happy to help out another multi-tasking mom
! Ciao – Kat B.
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