Molten Raspberry Chocolate Cupcakes (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Cupcakes

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ For the Raspberry Filling

08 - 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
09 - 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
10 - 1/4 cup heavy cream

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners
02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chopped chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in sugar until well combined
03 - Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract
04 - Fold in flour and salt until just combined. Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups
05 - For the raspberry filling, in a small saucepan, heat raspberry preserves until liquefied. Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate until smooth. Stir in heavy cream until well combined
06 - Spoon raspberry filling evenly over the cupcake batter in each muffin cup
07 - Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft
08 - Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving

# Cook's Notes:

01 - Best served warm for gooey centers
02 - Can substitute other fruit preserves for raspberry
03 - Don't overbake or you'll lose the lava effect