Chocolate graham cracker cupcakes are the next level of s'mores, a delicious treat that brings back memories of summer campfires and time out in nature. With a chocolate graham cracker crumb crust, a decadent chocolate cupcake, a toasted marshmallow frosting, and a final garnish of graham cracker crumbs, these cupcakes are an indulgement with multiple layers of flavor and texture. They are perfect for an afternoon snack, a birthday party, or a get-together with friends and family.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE GRAHAM CRACKER CUPCAKES WITH TOASTED MARSHMALLOW
Fans of s'mores will love these rich, marshmallowy cupcakes.
Provided by Moogie
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Directions for batter: Preheat oven to 350° F. Line 2 standard muffin tins with cupcake liners; set aside. Makes 2 dozen cupcakes.
- Sift 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together into the bowl of an electric mixer. Using the paddle attachment, mix ingredients together on low speed.
- In a large bowl, mix together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Add to flour mixture and beat on medium speed for 30 seconds. Scrape down sides of bowl and continue mixing on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add boiling water and stir to combine; set bake batter aside.
- Place graham cracker crumbs, remaining 1.4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a large bowl; stir until well combined.
- Place 1 tablespoon graham cracker mixture into the bottom of each prepared muffin cup. Use the bottom of a small glass to pack crumbs into the bottom of each cupcake liner. Reserve remaining graham cracker mixture for topping.
- Place 2 teaspoons chocolate in each muffin cup. Transfer muffin tins to oven and bake until the edges of the graham cracker mixture is golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and fill each muffin cup three-quarters full with cake batter. Sprinkle each with remaining chocolate and graham cracker mixture. Return to oven and bake, rotating pans halfway through baking, until tops are firm and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer muffin tins to a wire rack and let cupcakes cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes form pan and let cool completely.
- Transfer frosting to a large pastry bag fitted with a large plain round or French tip (such as Ateco #867 or Ateco #809). Pipe frosting in a spiral motion on each cupcake. Transfer cupcakes to a baking sheet. Using a kitchen torch, lightly brown the frosting, taking care not to burn the cupcake liners. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container, up to 2 days.
- Directions for Marshmallow Frosting: Place egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer. Set over a saucepan with simmering water. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and whites are warm to the touch, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer bowl to electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and beat, starting on low speed, gradually increasing to ;high, until stiff, glossy peaks form, 5 to 7 minutes. Add vanilla, and mix until combined. Use immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES WITH MARSHMALLOW CREAM FILLING
Moist, tender chocolate cake conceals a marshmallow filling in these delightful treats. They're yummy even without frosting. -Deborah Lowery, Middleport, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the boiling water, cocoa and coffee. Stir until cocoa is dissolved; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. , Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in cocoa mixture and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; add to creamed mixture just until moistened., Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in cupcake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Combine hot water and salt; stir until dissolved. Cool. In a large bowl, beat the marshmallow creme, shortening and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and salt mixture. Beat until fluffy., Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert a very small tip. Fill with marshmallow filling. Push the tip through the top to fill each cupcake., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles and candies as desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHOCOLATE GRAHAM CRACKER CUPCAKES WITH TOASTED MARSHMALLOW
This delicious recipe is courtesy of Jennifer Shea, owner of Trophy Cupcakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cupcake Recipes
Yield Makes 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 standard muffin tins with cupcake liners; set aside.
- Sift 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together into the bowl of an electric mixer. Using the paddle attachment, mix ingredients together on low speed.
- In a large bowl, mix together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Add to flour mixture and beat on medium speed for 30 seconds. Scrape down sides of bowl and continue mixing on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add boiling water and stir to combine; set cake batter aside.
- Place graham cracker crumbs, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a large bowl; stir until well combined.
- Place 1 tablespoon graham cracker mixture into the bottom of each prepared muffin cup. Use the bottom of a small glass to pack crumbs into the bottom of each cupcake liner. Reserve remaining graham cracker mixture for topping.
- Place 2 teaspoons chocolate in each muffin cup. Transfer muffin tins to oven and bake until the edges of the graham cracker mixture is golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and fill each muffin cup three-quarters full with cake batter. Sprinkle each with remaining chocolate and graham cracker mixture. Return to oven and bake, rotating pans halfway through baking, until tops are firm and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer muffin tins to a wire rack and let cupcakes cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan and let cool completely.
- Transfer frosting to a large pastry bag fitted with a large plain round or French tip (such as Ateco #867 or Ateco #809). Pipe frosting in a spiral motion on each cupcake. Transfer cupcakes to a baking sheet. Using a kitchen torch, lightly brown the frosting, taking care not to burn the cupcake liners. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container, up to 2 days.
CHOCOLATE GRAHAM CRACKER CUPCAKES WITH TOASTED MARSHMALLOW
This delicious recipe is courtesy of Jennifer Shea, owner of Trophy Cupcakes. Posted on Everyday Food newsletters.
Provided by sexymommalucas
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 2 dozen cupcakes, 12-24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 standard muffin tins with cupcake liners; set aside.
- Sift 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together into the bowl of an electric mixer. Using the paddle attachment, mix ingredients together on low speed.
- In a large bowl, mix together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Add to flour mixture and beat on medium speed for 30 seconds. Scrape down sides of bowl and continue mixing on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add boiling water and stir to combine; set cake batter aside.
- Place graham cracker crumbs, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a large bowl; stir until well combined.
- Place 1 tablespoon graham cracker mixture into the bottom of each prepared muffin cup. Use the bottom of a small glass to pack crumbs into the bottom of each cupcake liner. Reserve remaining graham cracker mixture for topping.
- Place 2 teaspoons chocolate in each muffin cup. Transfer muffin tins to oven and bake until the edges of the graham cracker mixture is golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and fill each muffin cup three-quarters full with cake batter. Sprinkle each with remaining chocolate and graham cracker mixture. Return to oven and bake, rotating pans halfway through baking, until tops are firm and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer muffin tins to a wire rack and let cupcakes cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan and let cool completely.
- Transfer frosting to a large pastry bag fitted with a large plain round or French tip (such as Ateco #867 or Ateco #809). Pipe frosting in a spiral motion on each cupcake. Transfer cupcakes to a baking sheet. Using a kitchen torch, lightly brown the frosting, taking care not to burn the cupcake liners. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container, up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.4, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 46.6, Sodium 470.5, Carbohydrate 66.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 44.1, Protein 5.5
TOASTED MARSHMALLOW CUPCAKES
Have a try!
Provided by Dian Hazwani
Categories Desserts Cakes Cupcake Recipes Chocolate
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl; stir in warm water, eggs, milk, butter, sour cream, and vanilla extract until batter is smooth. Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool cupcakes for about 5 minutes.
- Turn on the oven's broiler.
- Place 1 marshmallow vertically in the center of each cupcake.
- Place cupcakes back into oven and broil, watching the whole time, until marshmallows are golden brown and slightly puffed, 10 to 30 seconds. Press the marshmallows into the cupcakes to cover the whole top using the back of a spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 262.9 mg, Sugar 29.8 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
- Be sure to toast the marshmallows until they are golden brown and slightly charred.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to spread the frosting on the cupcakes.
- For a more decadent cupcake, add a dollop of chocolate ganache or caramel sauce to the center of each cupcake before frosting.
Conclusion:
These chocolate graham crackers cupcakes are the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover. They are rich, decadent, and topped with a toasted marshmallow that is sure to please everyone. These cupcakes are also relatively easy to make, so they are perfect for bakers of all levels. Whether you are making them for a special occasion or just because, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit.
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