Description
Looking for an easy recipe that delivers maximum chocolate payoff? These Decadent Chocolate S’mores Cupcakes are the ultimate indulgence: a quick dessert that captures the charm of s’mores in cupcake form. This is a fun and crowd-pleasing food idea for birthdays, potlucks, or any celebration. With a buttery graham crust, a moist chocolate cake, and a melty marshmallow center, it’s a warm, gooey, chocolaty dream that doubles as a satisfying snack or rich dessert. Think of it as your new go-to for easy recipe wins and irresistible dessert ideas.
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Base:
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp granulated sugar
3 tbsp melted butter
Chocolate Cupcake Batter:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup hot water or hot coffee
Marshmallow Filling:
12 large marshmallows or 1 jar marshmallow creme
Ganache Topping:
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan.
- Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and butter; press into liners; bake 5 minutes.
- In one bowl mix dry ingredients; in another mix wet. Combine, then stir in hot water.
- Fill each cup with batter, insert marshmallow, cover with more batter.
- Bake 18–20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to rack.
- Heat cream; pour over chocolate chips; stir to make ganache.
- Spoon ganache over cupcakes; dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert