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Decadent Chocolate S’mores Cupcakes with Gooey Marshmallow Center

  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes

Description

Decadent Chocolate S’mores Cupcakes with Gooey Marshmallow Center are a gourmet twist on a classic campfire treat. With a moist chocolate cupcake base, a toasted marshmallow center, a graham cracker cookie crown, and a smooth chocolate drizzle, this dessert offers layered texture and flavor in every bite.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 12 large marshmallows
  • 12 round graham cracker cookies
  • 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then stir in boiling water. Batter will be thin.
  5. Pour batter into liners, filling 2/3 full. Bake for 18–22 minutes.
  6. Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Gently press a large marshmallow into the center of each cooled cupcake.
  8. Broil cupcakes for 30–60 seconds, until marshmallows are golden and soft.
  9. Press a graham cookie on top of each toasted marshmallow.
  10. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave and spoon over each cupcake.
  11. Allow chocolate to set before serving.