Description
Indulge in these decadent Marshmallow Stuffed Cupcakes, featuring moist devil’s food cupcakes with a gooey marshmallow center and rich chocolate frosting. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat, these cupcakes combine convenience with delightful texture and flavors for a memorable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes
- 1 box Devil’s food cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box – usually eggs, oil, and water)
- 24 large marshmallows
Chocolate Frosting
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two 12-cup cupcake pans with cupcake liners. Prepare the Devil’s food cake mix according to the package directions.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Create Wells: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Using a teaspoon, carefully scoop out a small well from the center of each cupcake to create a cavity for the marshmallow. Reserve the crumbs for garnish if desired.
- Stuff with Marshmallows: Place a large marshmallow into the well of each cupcake.
- Bake Again (Briefly): Return the cupcakes to the oven and bake for about 5 minutes, until marshmallows are puffed and slightly melted.
- Cool Completely: Let the cupcakes cool completely to room temperature before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Make the Chocolate Frosting: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat softened butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until combined. Gradually beat in heavy cream until the frosting is creamy and holds its shape, adding more cream if needed.
- Frost and Garnish: Transfer frosting to a piping bag or use a spatula to spread on cooled cupcakes. Optionally, sprinkle reserved cupcake crumbs on top for garnish. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh marshmallows to ensure they puff up properly during the second bake.
- Check cupcakes early to avoid overbaking which can dry them out.
- If frosting is too thin, add powdered sugar a tablespoon at a time or chill briefly to thicken.
- The reserved cupcake crumbs add a nice decorative garnish when sprinkled on the frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: marshmallow stuffed cupcakes, devil's food cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, stuffed cupcakes, marshmallow center, chocolate frosting dessert
