Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour (2 cups)
- Sugar (1 1/2 cups)
- Baking powder (1 1/2 teaspoons)
- Baking soda (1/2 teaspoon)
- Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
- Cocoa powder (1/2 cup)
- Milk (1 cup)
- Vegetable oil (1/2 cup)
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
- Large marshmallows (32)
- Chocolate frosting (1 cup)
- Chocolate sprinkles (optional)
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- Top each cupcake with a marshmallow.
- Broil the marshmallows until toasted.
- Frost the cupcakes with chocolate frosting.
- Sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles, if desired.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 300 per cupcake
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and chocolatey flavor
- Moist and fluffy cupcakes
- Toasted marshmallows add a sweet and gooey element
User Comments:
- "These cupcakes were a hit at my last party! Everyone raved about the toasted marshmallow topping."
- "I love how easy these were to make. They're the perfect dessert for a weeknight."
- "The chocolate frosting is the perfect finishing touch."
- "These cupcakes are so delicious and decadent. I can't get enough of them!"
- "I highly recommend trying these cupcakes. You won't be disappointed."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this will make the cupcakes tough.
- If you don't have a broiler, you can toast the marshmallows with a kitchen torch.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them to prevent the frosting from melting.
