25th February 2023

‘Smores Cupcakes

‘Smores Cupcakes
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I made these adorable cupcakes at the suggestion of my daughter. They were for her teacher’s birthday and it was ALSO the week of their camp. The marshmallow fluff icing goes down a treat and these adorable mini-chocolate digestives from Woolies are the perfect topper!

I used the Ina Paarman chocolate cake (because I was in a rush) so that is how I have written the recipe. But if you have a favourite cupcake recipe please use it!!

'Smores Cupcakes

Julie Donald
Chocolate cupcakes, marshmallow fluff and chocolate digestives!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Baking
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Cupcakes

Equipment

  • Blow Torch

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cupcakes

  • 1 pack Ina Paarman Chocolate cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 cup black coffee or hot water I use water for children's cupcakes

Marshmallow Fluff Icing

  • 300 g sugar granulated
  • 2 egg whites
  • 80 ml cold water
  • 1 ml cream of tartar
  • 2 ml vanilla essence

Digestives Topper

  • 5 bags mini chocolate digestives

Instructions
 

For the cupcakes (as per the package instructions)

  • Prepare your cupcake tins, by lining with paper cases. Recipe makes 24 cupcakes.
  • Beat the eggs, oil and coffee together.
  • Add the cake mix and mix well with a whisk.
  • Scoop into prepared cupcake holders.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes at 180°C or until the tops bounce back when touched.
  • Remove from the oven and leave to cool before decorating.

Marshmallow Fluff Icing

  • Place a small pot on the stove with some water and bring to the boil to use as a bain marie.
  • In a heatproof glass bowl, place the sugar, egg white, water and cream of tartar. Place the bowl on the simmering pot.
  • Mix slowly with a whisk until all the sugar is dissolved. Test that it is dissolved by rubbing it between your fingers. There shouldn't be any grains of sugar.
  • Once the sugar is dissolved beat with an electric beater for 7 minutes on high. This can be done on the heat or in a stand mixer.
  • After 7 minutes the icing should be light and fluffy and should hold its shape.

Assemble the 'Smores

  • Pipe a generous star (or any shape of your choice) on top of each cupcake.
  • Using a blowtorch brûlée the marshmallow fluff and finish off with a mini-chocolate digestive.
  • Left over fluff can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Keyword 'smores, digestives, marshmallow fluff
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