Description
A cozy twist on classic s’mores, these cupcakes combine warm cinnamon-spiced cake with crunchy graham cracker crumbs, topped with fluffy marshmallow meringue and rich chocolate frosting—a perfect campfire-inspired treat!
Ingredients
Cupcake:
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¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¾ tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp salt
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1 tsp baking powder
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¾ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
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6 tbsp milk
Marshmallow Meringue:
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1 large egg white
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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⅛ tsp cream of tartar
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¼ tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Frosting:
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
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2½ cups powdered sugar
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¼ cup cocoa powder
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¼ tsp vanilla extract
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4 tbsp milk
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
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Cupcake: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together cinnamon, salt, baking powder, flour, and graham cracker crumbs.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
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Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners. Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
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Marshmallow Meringue: In a clean bowl, beat egg white and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla extract.
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Pipe or dollop marshmallow meringue onto cooled cupcakes. Use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the meringue if desired.
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Frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder alternately with milk, beating until smooth and fluffy. Mix in vanilla.
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Frost cupcakes with chocolate frosting and serve.
Notes
Be sure to cool cupcakes completely before adding meringue to prevent melting.
Store cupcakes covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert · Cupcakes
- Method: Baked · Frosted
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: s’mores cupcakes, cinnamon, graham cracker, marshmallow meringue, chocolate frosting