Ghostly S’mores Cupcakes
Indulge in the spooky delight of Ghostly S’mores Cupcakes, a perfect treat for Halloween and festive gatherings. These whimsical cupcakes blend rich chocolate and fluffy vegan marshmallows to create a delicious twist on the classic s’mores flavor. Topped with ghostly meringue and graham cracker crumbs, they not only taste incredible but also bring a fun, playful element to your dessert table. Ideal for sharing, these treats will be the highlight of any celebration, pleasing both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup buttermilk (or milk with vinegar)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup hot water or coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegan marshmallow fluff
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 3 large egg whites
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- Mini chocolate chips for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla; mix until smooth. Stir in hot water or coffee.
- Fill muffin liners with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling completely.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until sandy; set aside.
- Remove centers from cooled cupcakes and fill with vegan marshmallow fluff.
- For the meringue topping, whisk egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar over simmering water until sugar dissolves. Beat until stiff peaks form; add vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle cupcakes with graham cracker crumbs and pipe meringue into ghost shapes. Use mini chocolate chips for eyes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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