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S'mores Cupcakes

S'mores Cupcakes

Cost $20, save $15

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  • 40 Min
  • 18 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Crust

    • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
    • 🧈 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 🟤 6 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt
    • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
    • 1 pinch cinnamon

  • Cupcakes

    • 💧 1/2 cup water
    • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
    • 🧈 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 🟤 1 cup brown sugar
    • 🥚 1 large egg
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup cake flour
    • 🧁 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 2/3 cup sour cream

  • Frosting

    • 🍬 18 large marshmallows
    • 🥚 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
    • 🍚 2/3 cup white sugar
    • 💧 6 tablespoons water
    • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1/8 teaspoon almond extract

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 2 cupcake pans with liners.

2

Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon until combined. Press 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each liner to form a crust.

3

Bake crusts for 8-10 minutes until slightly darkened, then cool.

4

Whisk boiling water, cocoa powder, and espresso powder until smooth, then let it cool.

5

Beat butter, oil, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and salt. Mix in cocoa mixture, then flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sour cream.

6

Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.

7

Toast marshmallows under broiler for about 1 minute until golden brown.

8

Beat egg whites, sugar, water, cream of tartar, and salt over simmering water until stiff peaks form, about 8-10 minutes.

9

Add toasted marshmallows, vanilla, and almond extracts to the frosting and beat until smooth.

10

Pipe frosting onto cupcakes and optionally caramelize with a kitchen torch.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

268

Calories

  • 3
    Protein
  • 40
    Carbs
  • 11
    Fats

💡 Use a kitchen torch for a toasted marshmallow frosting effect.Ensure the crust is evenly packed for a better texture.Cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.