S’mores Cupcakes
S’mores Cupcakes
Ingredients Table
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Chocolate cake mix | 1 box (15.25 oz.) |
| Egg whites | 4 large |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup (200g) |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Semisweet chocolate chips | 3/4 cup |
| Graham crackers | 5, divided |
Ingredients Description
These cupcakes are made with a simple chocolate cake base and topped with sweet marshmallow-style frosting. Egg whites and sugar are whipped to make the topping fluffy. Chocolate chips and crushed graham crackers give that classic s’mores flavor.
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven as directed on the cake box. Line a muffin tray with paper cups.
- Mix cake batter as per box and pour into muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- Heat 1/2 cup water in a pot. Place egg whites and sugar in a bowl over the pot (double boiler) and stir for 5 minutes until sugar melts.
- Remove from heat and beat the mix until soft peaks form. Add vanilla and salt. Put in a piping bag.
- Melt chocolate chips over hot water and keep warm.
- Break 2 graham crackers into 12 square pieces. Crush the rest into crumbs and put in a bowl.
- Dip cupcake edges into melted chocolate and then into crumbs.
- Pipe frosting on top. Broil for 30 seconds until golden. Add cracker squares on top. Done!
Nutrition Info (per cupcake – approx.)
- Calories: 250
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 11g
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 190mg
Cooking Tips
- Use room temperature egg whites for easier whipping.
- Don’t overheat the frosting — stop once sugar is melted.
- Watch closely under the broiler so the frosting doesn’t burn.
- Store in the fridge if not serving immediately.
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