Description
S’mores Cupcakes combine the nostalgic flavors of the classic campfire treat into a moist chocolate cupcake topped with fluffy marshmallow frosting and crunchy graham cracker crumbs. This easy-to-make dessert offers the perfect balance of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker textures, making it a delightful crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
Mix-ins and Toppings
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks
- Mini marshmallows or marshmallow fluff (for topping)
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners. In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips for melty pockets inside the cupcakes.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full to allow room to rise. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before adding toppings.
- Add Marshmallow Topping: Spread a generous layer of marshmallow fluff over each cooled cupcake or place mini marshmallows on top and broil for 1-2 minutes until toasted and gooey, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Garnish with Graham Cracker Crumbs: Sprinkle a generous amount of crushed graham crackers over the marshmallow topping to add the signature crunch and tie all flavors together beautifully.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for an even batter and smooth texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes tender.
- Watch marshmallows closely when toasting to avoid burning.
- Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs gently; avoid crushing them too finely.
- If marshmallow frosting is too runny, chill it briefly in the fridge for easier spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: s'mores, cupcakes, chocolate, marshmallow, graham cracker, dessert, baking, campfire treat
