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S'mores Cupcakes Recipe

These S'mores Cupcakes with graham cracker bottom and marshmallow frosting are a delicious twist on a classic summer dessert.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword S'mores Cupcakes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Frosting 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 292kcal
Author Ang Paris

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 1 ½ cups graham crackers about 20 crushed
  • cup sugar
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Cupcakes

  • 1 box devils food chocolate cake mix 15.25 oz
  • 3 eggs large, room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips
  • Graham cracker crumbs

Marshmallow Frosting

  • 1 container 7 oz marshmallow creme
  • 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

  • Chocolate bars
  • Graham Cracker crumbs
  • Mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Crust

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
  • Add cupcake liners to pan and set aside
  • In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar together
    1 ½ cups graham crackers, ⅓ cup sugar
  • Melt butter in microwave safe bowl and blend into crumb mixture until well combined
    5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Add 1 tablespoon mixture to each liner and press down with spoon or tart shaper
  • Bake for 6-8 minutes, remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 5 minutes before adding cupcake batter
  • Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees

Cupcakes

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs, buttermilk and oil until smooth
    1 box devils food chocolate cake mix, 3 eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, ½ cup vegetable oil
  • Divide batter on top of cooled graham cracker crust
  • Sprinkle with chocolate chips and graham cracker crumbs
    ½ cup mini chocolate chips, Graham cracker crumbs
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
  • Remove from oven to wire rack and allow to cool completely

Frosting

  • Cream butter in large mixing bowl
    1 cup unsalted butter
  • Add marshmallow creme and vanilla extract and mix until smooth
    1 container, 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth
    1 cup powdered sugar
  • Frost cupcakes and decorate as desired
    Chocolate bars, Graham Cracker crumbs, Mini chocolate chips
  • Store leftovers in refrigerator in airtight container
  • Best if eaten the same day as baking

Notes

Best when eaten immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 364IU | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg