How to Make S'mores Cupcakes

Growing up one of my favorite things to do in the summer was to sit by the camp fire and toast marshmallows for s'mores. Who can resist the combination of marshmallow, melted chocolate and graham crackers....Mmmmmm. I decided to bring those flavors together into one delicious cupcake. Kids and grown ups can't seem to get enough of this summer treat all year long. :)

I won't give the secret away to my oh so chocolate cupcakes but I'm sure any chocolate cupcake would be just as delicious!

What You Will Need:

Cake:

• 1 box of chocolate cake mix (follow recipe on box)
• 1 Bag of Jumbo Marshmallows
• 1 stick of unsalted butter
• 1 Tbsp of pure vanilla

Frosting:

• 1 stick of unsalted butter
• 3 to 4 Cups of Powdered Sugar
• One Fourth Cup Cocoa
• 1 Tbsp Cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp Milk
• 2 tsp vanilla

What to do:

1. Bake Cake according to box or fill cupcake liners two thirds full (Makes 24)
2. While Cupcakes are cooling; Melt Butter in med. saucepan on med. heat, add half a bag of marshmallows (more or less to taste), mix in vanilla
3. Once marshmallows are melted, remove from heat. Cool slightly (should be thick)
4. If using cupcakes, core the center and drizzle marshmallow cream inside
5. if using cake, Spread the cream evenly on top, letting it soak in

Frosting:

1. Place butter in mixer (room temp.)
2. add 2 cups of powdered sugar, mix on low speed...slowly increase speed
3. Mix in Milk, vanilla, cinnamon & cocoa
4. Scrape sides of bowl
5. Mix in remaining powdered sugar
6. Pipe onto cupcakes or spread evenly onto cake

I prefer to add some shaved chocolate, one hershey bar square, a little graham cracker & a toasted marshmallow for garnish. Use those items to top your cake or cupcakes & this is sure to be a big hit!