Description
Indulge in these delicious S’mores Cupcakes, combining the rich flavors of chocolate cake with fluffy marshmallow frosting, topped with toasted marshmallows, graham crackers, and a drizzle of melted chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and bringing a taste of summer to any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix (or your favorite homemade recipe)
- Ingredients as listed on the cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
For the Marshmallow Frosting:
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- Graham crackers, broken into squares
- Large marshmallows
- 1/2 cup melted chocolate (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Make the Cupcakes:
- Prepare chocolate cupcakes according to the instructions on the cake mix box.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely after baking.
- Make the Marshmallow Frosting:
- In a heatproof bowl, combine egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar.
- Place the bowl over simmering water (double boiler) and whisk continuously until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm to the touch.
- Remove from heat and use an electric mixer to whip the egg white mixture until stiff, glossy peaks form. Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and pipe onto cooled cupcakes in a swirl pattern.
- Assemble the Toppings:
- Toast the marshmallows using a kitchen torch or broil them in the oven for a few seconds until golden brown.
- Place a square of graham cracker on top of each frosted cupcake.
- Add a toasted marshmallow on top of the graham cracker.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the top of the marshmallow and graham cracker.
- Serve:
- Let the chocolate set, then enjoy your delicious s’mores cupcakes!
Notes
- Use a kitchen torch for a perfect toasting effect on the marshmallows for a campfire feel.
- Ensure the egg whites are at room temperature for the best results in the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg