Yes, I did say that I’m not a baker. When it comes
to arts and crafts, I’m pretty confident. When it comes to cooking, I’m not.
The other day I was watching Top Chef. My family always asks me why I watch Top
Chef – considering that I don’t cook. Probably or the same reason that our
middle-aged husbands watch the Victoria’s Secret fashion show: Even if what’s
on TV isn’t my reality, it sure is nice to look at. One of the chefs compared
her cooking to artistry. And, I’m completely on board with that assessment.
Cooking is an art. When it comes to baking, my soul is an artist while my hands
are kind of a mess.
There are the occasional PTA bake sales, school
parties and family picnics that require some sort of cake-y type creation.
While I don’t measure up to the uber-amazing bakers at my son’s school, I think
it’s important to at least try. Seriously, my son’s friend’s mom makes this
amazingly moist rich cookie cake. I tried it and the result resembled that
random cookie that your kid leaves in his backpack all school year long. With
that in mind, I am not a from-scratch kind of girl. This recipe uses boxed mix
and frosting. If you want to use your favorite batter and/or frosting recipe,
go ahead. If you have one that you’ve created, feel free to share the link in
the comments section.
Even though you can make this recipe yourself, why not get the kids in on the action? Measuring is a great way to help your child use math, mixing builds motor skills and the entire process is a science experiment in the changes that matter goes through. That said, never allow your child to use the oven or get near a heat source.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
·
Chocolate cake mix
·
Chocolate and white vanilla frosting
·
Marshmallow cream/fluff
·
Mini marshmallows
·
Graham crackers
·
Plastic zipper sandwich bag
·
Cupcake tin and liners
Here’s What to Do:
1. Mix
up your batter.
2. Pour
the batter into the lined cupcake tins. Bake it according to the mix’s
directions (or your own recipe).
3. Take
the cupcakes out of the oven. Let them cool completely.
4. Cut
out a small hole (go about 1-inch down) in the center top of the cupcakes.
5. Fill
the holes with vanilla frosting.
6. Top
the cupcakes with a layer of vanilla frosting.
7. Blend
in the chocolate frosting.
8. Place
two or three graham crackers into a plastic zipper bag. Get your frustration
out and bang, squish and pound the bag to crush the crackers.
9. Spoon
the marshmallow crème into a bowl. Add mini marshmallows and half of the graham
cracker crumbs. Mix it all up!
10. Use your hands (or have your child use
hers) to add the mixture to the top of the cupcakes. Using a spoon won’t work
well. The mix is too sticky and may not come off onto the cupcakes.
11. Sprinkle the remaining graham cracker
crumbs on top.
You can adjust the s’mores cupcake recipe to make
slight variations. I made a few with plain vanilla frosting and mini
marshmallows (because of the chocolate cake, you still get the s’mores effect)
and a few without the marshmallow fluff.
Are you looking for more cupcake recipes? Follow my
Pinterest board for ideas galore!
Follow Mini Monets and Mommies's board Cupcakes! Yum! on Pinterest.
Awesomeness is about the only way to describe these! Coming over from Tasty Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's hard to stop eating them.
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ReplyDeleteOh my. This looks delish!! Since I am a non-chef, I can definitely go for this! Thanks for stopping by Merry Monday. Pinned to my personal board!
ReplyDeleteThanks! They are so easy to make.
DeleteYum! These look so good. I'm with you on the s'mores fascination. I may have to make s'mores brownies tomorrow because of this ;)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds super yummy too!
DeleteMy stomach was *literally* grumbling reading this post. Those cupcakes look absolutely divine. Can I please come over?!
ReplyDeleteThanks! these went pretty quickly in my house.
DeleteYummy! Thanks for sharing with Pintastic Pinteresting Party!
ReplyDeleteLove your fabulous post and the delicious looking cupcakes. Would be honored if you would come by and share at Foodie Fridays where I am co-hosting. (startsThursday 9pm EST) Hope to see you there.
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Oh my they look so delicious! Pinned!
ReplyDeleteThanks! They are tasty.
DeleteThanks for sharing! I've pinned your recipe to the Creative K Kids Tasty Tuesday board. We hope you'll join us again tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing! Wow!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful cupcakes! I love the idea of the swirled chocolate and vanilla frostings. Thanks for coming by the Retro Re-pin Party. See you there next week on Weds. at 8 p.m. ET.
ReplyDeleteThese Look delicious! My kids would love them! Thanks for linking up to Creative K Kids' Tasty Tuesdays Linky Party. I have pinned your post to the Tasty Tuesdays Pinterest board.
ReplyDeleteErica, two things.
ReplyDelete1) The Retro Re-pin Party begins on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET, not Weds like I said before. Silly moment I had.
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Thanks Julie!
DeleteI found this through the Retro Re-pin party. The picture drew me in. The recipe looks and sounds great. Pinning. I think my grandchildren will love this.
ReplyDeleteThanks! My son absolutely loved these. And it's so simple!
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