Decadent Cocoa-Marshmallow Cupcakes: A Heavenly Chocolate Treat with a Marshmallow Surprise
Decadent cocoa marshmallow cupcakes combine rich chocolate flavor with a soft marshmallow surprise for a delightful homemade dessert. These moist cupcakes are topped for an indulgent finish perfect for chocolate lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- Chocolate frosting or topping, as desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract, then mix until the batter is smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners with batter and place mini marshmallows into the center of each cupcake.
- Bake until the cupcakes are set and a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes completely, then decorate with chocolate frosting or topping before serving.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Use different frosting flavors such as chocolate ganache or marshmallow frosting for variation.
- Allow cupcakes to cool fully before frosting to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
