S'mores Cupcakes

S'mores are good in any form. These cupcakes combine a graham cracker crumb bottom, dense chocolate cupcake, and gooey marshmallow frosting. They are super sweet...perfect.

S’mores Cupcakes Recipe

Cupcake
{Adapted from Martha Stewart}
2 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (not Dutch-processed)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (from about 15 squares)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

Frosting
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 (7 ounce) jars marshmallow cream
1 cup shortening
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla

For the cupcakes: preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 standard muffin tins with cupcake liners; set aside. Sift 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Add flour mixture and beat on medium, about 2 minutes. Add boiling water and stir to combine.

Place graham crackers in a large plastic bag. Crush with a rolling pin. Place graham cracker crumbs, remaining ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter in a large bowl; stir until combined. Place 1 tablespoon graham cracker mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup. Press down. Place 2 teaspoons chocolate in each muffin cup. Bake until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and fill each muffin cup three-quarters full with batter. Sprinkle each with remaining chocolate and graham cracker mixture. Bake until toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool completely.

For the frosting, mix marshmallow cream, shortening, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla until combined. Transfer frosting to a large pastry bag fitted with a plain round tip. Pipe frosting in a spiral motion on each cupcake. Using a kitchen torch, lightly brown the frosting. Just like gooey s’mores.