How to Make Toasted Marshmallow Cupcakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something about the combination of toasted marshmallows and rich, moist cupcakes that just can’t be beat. Whether you’re a fan of s’mores or just love the flavor of toasted marshmallows, this recipe for Toasted Marshmallow Cupcakes is sure to hit the spot. With a simple vanilla cupcake base and a fluffy, marshmallow frosting, these cupcakes are a sweet treat that’s perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup warm water
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 12 large marshmallows

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes

  • Preheat the 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 the oven and broil, watching the whole time, until marshmallows are golden brown and slightly puffed, 10 to 30 seconds. Press marshmallows into cupcakes to cover the whole top using the back of a spoon.
  • Nutrition

    263 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 263mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 134mg