This S'mores Cupcake recipe gives you such decadently rich, yet easy to make s'mores cupcakes- they will be a hit at your next gathering! Or make them just for your family, I promise they won't be disappointed!
Simple use of a box mix for the cake part of the cupcake. Your favorite chocolate cake mix is fine. Any light chocolaty cake is fine (I did try using a brownie mix during testing and it didn't work as well).
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S'mores cupcakes have a marshmallow frosting that is so deliciously gooey all you need after making these cupcakes is a campfire!
Chocolate cupcakes for the win.
If you like this recipe, you'll love my Banana Pudding Brownies, or my Snickers Bar Brownies!
Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
- Graham Cracker crumbs
- Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Chocolate cake mix
- Eggs
- Water
- Vegetable Oil
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Marshmallow Creme (cream)
- Mini Hershey Chocolate Bars
- Mini Marshmallows
- Chocolate Syrup
See recipe card for quantities.
Recipe walkthrough: Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Step 1: In a mixing bowl mix the graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar.
- Step 2: Press about a tablespoon of this mixture into a cupcake liner - in a muffin pan. Use the back of a spoon to press down (or your fingers).
- Step 3: In a large bowl prepare the cake mix per box mix instructions.
- Step 4: Spoon the cake mix evenly over the top of the graham crackers and bake.
- Step 5: Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 6: Mix the marshmallow fluff, vanilla, powdered sugar to make the frosting. Beat the mixture until stiff peaks form.
Hint: Remove the cupcakes from the pan first before you start to frost so that you don't mess up the frosting when trying to remove them.
- Step 7: Frost and decorate cupcakes, using the mini chocolate pieces, mini marshmallows, Graham cracker crumbs and chocolate sauce.
Recipe variations and substitute ideas
- Toasted Marshmallows - use the bigger marshmallows and toast them before adding to the top of a cupcake.
- Homemade Cake - if you prefer to make your own cake mix instead of using a prefab cake that is fine. You obviously know what you're doing 😉
- Salt - add a pinch of salt to bring out the flavors.
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See this recipe for a Sizzling Brownie on my website! It has a similar kind of flavor profile as the s'mores cupcakes.
Necessary gear: Equipment
You'll need a cupcake pan, cupcake liners and mixing bowls to make this recipe.
I have some links in the recipe card at the bottom of this post if you want more information.
How to store leftovers
Store these S'mores cupcakes at room temperature in an airtight container. They'll be good for up to 5 days like that.
More cupcake recipes I think you'll love
- Nutter Butter Turkey Cupcakes
- Ghost Cupcakes with Marshmallow
- Zombie Cupcakes
- Banana Pudding Cupcakes
You should also try this Banana Dream Cake from Toojay's, it's wicked good.
Mel's kitchen notes
If your cupcakes have risen too much into a dome shape cut the tops off, or you won't have enough room to add your frosting and decorations.
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S'mores Cupcake Recipe
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Ingredients
Crust
- 1-¼ Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- ¼ Cup Unsalted Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
Cupcakes
- 16 Ounces Chocolate Cake Mix 1 box
- 3 Each Large Eggs
- 1 Cup Water
- ½ Cup Vegetable Oil
Frosting
- 1-½ Cups Unsalted Butter softened
- 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 (7 Ounce) Jars Marshmallow Creme 2 x 7oz jars
Decorations
- 8 Each Mini Hershey Chocolate Bars
- 48 Each Mini Marshmallows
- 3 Tablespoons Chocolate Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter then divide evenly, in the bottom of baking cups, pressing down to compact with the back of a spoon.1-¼ Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs, ¼ Cup Unsalted Butter, 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- Combine the cake ingredients as per the box instructions. Divide evenly between the baking cups filling until about ¾ full. Bake in the oven for time instructed on the box - insert a toothpick to check that they have cooked enough. The toothpick needs to come out clean.16 Ounces Chocolate Cake Mix, 3 Each Large Eggs, 1 Cup Water, ½ Cup Vegetable Oil
- Remove all the cupcakes from the pan onto a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl combine the frosting ingredients except the marshmallow creme. Beat for about 2 minutes, then slowly add the marshmallow creme and continue beating until completely combined.1-½ Cups Unsalted Butter, 2 Cups Powdered Sugar, 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract, 2 (7 Ounce) Jars Marshmallow Creme
- Frost and decorate cupcakes as desired.8 Each Mini Hershey Chocolate Bars, 48 Each Mini Marshmallows, 3 Tablespoons Chocolate Sauce
Notes
Nutrition
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Dominique says
Made these will my homemade cookies & cream cupcake recipe! They came out delicious! Can’t wait to share them with everyone while camping this weekend!
Melanie Cagle says
So glad you enjoyed them!!
Cindy says
Cupcakes were amazing but not sure what happened. The graham cracker did not stay together. What did I do wrong
Melanie Cagle says
Sometimes, if the crackers were not pressed together tightly with a measuring cup, or even just your fingers, they won't hold together.