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Set your oven to 375°F. Pop some paper liners into the muffin tray.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the butter and chocolate in brief 30-second intervals. Stir after each zap until smooth. Mix in sugar and stir until shiny.
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Break the eggs in one by one, mixing well after each. Add vanilla and stir it all together.
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Toss in salt and flour gently. Don’t overwork it—just stir enough to combine. Spread the batter evenly into your liners.
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Heat the preserves in a saucepan until runny, then remove from heat. Stir in the chocolate until it’s smooth, and mix in the cream to create a creamy filling.
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Drop a dollop of that raspberry-chocolate mixture onto each batter-filled cup. Be generous!
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Bake for 12-14 minutes. The edges should be firm, but the middle stays gooey—perfect for that molten texture.
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Leave the cupcakes in the tin for 5 minutes, then gently move them onto a cooling rack. They're best eaten warm for that melted center goodness.