Graham Cracker Marshmallow Cupcakes (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Crust
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1 1/4 cup (168g) graham cracker crumbs
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5 tbsp (70g) butter, melted
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5 tbsp (65g) sugar
→ For the Chocolate Cupcakes
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1 cup (130g) all purpose flour
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1 cup (207g) sugar
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6 tbsp (43g) Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 egg
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1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
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1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
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3/4 tsp vanilla
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1/2 cup (120ml) boiling water
→ For the Meringue Marshmallow Frosting
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4 eggs whites
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1 cup (207g) sugar
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1/2 tsp cream of tartar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
→ For the Topping
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Chocolate sauce (Hershey's Hot Fudge topping recommended)
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Graham cracker crumbs
# Let's Cook!:
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Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare a cupcake pan with liners
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In a small bowl, combine crust ingredients and mix well. Press about 1 1/2 tbsp of the mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner
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Bake crusts for 7 minutes then remove and set aside
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To make the cupcakes, add all dry ingredients to a large bowl and whisk together. Add egg, buttermilk and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients and mix well
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Add vanilla to boiling water and add to mixture. Mix well
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Pour batter into cupcake pan, filling a little more than half way, and bake at 300°F for about 17-19 minutes
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When done, remove cupcakes from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes. Then remove from cupcake tin and allow to cool completely
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Combine egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar and vanilla extract in a metal, heatproof mixer bowl. Place over a saucepan with simmering water. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and whites are warm, to between 120-140°F, about 4-6 minutes
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Using the whisk attachment, beat on low speed, gradually increasing to high, until stiff, glossy peaks form, 5 to 7 minutes
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Pipe frosting onto cupcakes and top with chocolate sauce and graham cracker crumbs, if desired
# Cook's Notes:
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Makes 15-18 cupcakes
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The marshmallow frosting mimics toasted marshmallows
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Use Ateco tip 808 for piping if available