Easy S’mores Cupcakes
Winter is still lounging upon us, not yet ready to take its summer vacation, therefore I can’t get out yet to enjoy a nice toasty campfire to build some s’mores. Time to improvise. In my opinion, these cupcakes are closest to a real s’more as any baked good can get. What I love about this easy cupcake recipe is that it uses real marshmallows. I opted out of doing the marshmallow fluff method that the original recipe calls for, because how often do you make s’mores over a campfire with fluff? Good luck with that if you do! As far as the graham cracker part goes, you will notice the recipe calls for graham flour. This is an ingredient not found in your typical household, but it’s an essential ingredient to this recipe because it gives the cupcakes that delicious, authentic graham cracker flavor. It is an interesting ingredient that’s very similar to wheat flour, but the grinding process of the flours is different. You can find it in the health food section of the grocery store, and if you can’t find it there you can purchase it online. I’ve made these s’mores cupcakes twice, once as the original recipe said to and once this way with a thicker ganache and using marshmallows rather than fluff. I wanted something simpler, and also I like to post recipes that don’t require fancy kitchen tools, like a kitchen torch (because not very many kitchens have those). Pretend it’s summer, as I did, by making these. Then sit back on your comfy sofa and dive into one these s’mores cupcakes while avoiding that potent campfire smoke.
S’mores Cupcakes Ingredients
For these homemade cupcakes, you’ll need:
All-purpose flour Graham flour Salt Baking powder Cinnamon Unsalted butter Light brown sugar Honey Eggs Vanilla extract Marshmallows Chocolate chips Heavy cream
How to Make S’mores Cupcakes
Mix together wet and dry ingredients in two separate bowls, then combine. Divide cupcake batter between 12 paper lined muffin cups and bake. While cupcakes are cooling, make the chocolate ganache. Spread a little ganache over each cupcake. Roast marshmallows in the oven on buttered baking sheet. When marshmallows are golden, remove from oven and use buttered spatula to transfer marshmallows to tops of cupcakes.
Is There a Heavy Cream Substitute I Can Use?
Not that I’m aware of. To get the ganache to the right consistency, you have to make it with heavy cream (not heavy whipping cream!).
Can I Make These in Advance?
These s’mores cupcakes are best day of, since the marshmallows tend to become rubbery as they sit out. But if you’re just making these for yourself you’ll still enjoy snacking on these cupcakes for a few days after you make them.
Tips for the Best S’mores Cupcakes
Make sure to butter your spatula well before removing the toasted marshmallows from the baking sheet, otherwise they’ll stick to the spatula! The cupcakes need to be completely cool before adding the ganache, otherwise it’ll slide right off. You can use mini marshmallows or regular marshmallows for this recipe (although regular sized marshmallows are easier to toast and slide off the baking sheet).
More S’mores Desserts You’ll Love:
S’mores Pie S’mores Bars Chocolate Chip Cookie S’mores Mini S’mores Cookie Cups S’mores Mousse Cups S’mores Dip S’mores Oatmeal Kiss Cookies
