Fluffy, rich chocolate cupcakes filled with homemade marshmallow cream and topped with Nutella frosting, graham crumbs and marshmallow bits — a decadent treat!
So, I made you cupcakes and I wrote you a book. How is that for a Wednesday??
First: cupcakes. Because chocolate.
Since today is kind of a special day, I wanted to bring you kind of a special treat. I love s’mores everything, all year round. We have a wood-burning fireplace so we eat just as many s’mores in the winter as we do in the summer, but this winter has been so warm that we haven’t had many fires.
I had to get my s’more fix somehow (and this S’mores Overnight French Toast might be next!).
But “smore’s cupcakes” just wasn’t BIG enough, you know?
So I added Nutella, because you should add Nutella to everything (I mean, what’s left over in the jar after you’re done with the spoon anyway).
These cupcakes are fluffy, and chocolatey, but they don’t crumble when you hollow them out and fill them. They’re filled with homemade marshmallow cream (though you could use the store bought stuff if you’re really lazy — I just like how easy the homemade stuff is to work with!) and topped with Nutella frosting, graham cracker crumbs and marshmallow bits. Because why not?
Now — the cupcake recipe!
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Ingredients
Cupcakes:
- 4 ounces milk or semisweet chocolate chopped
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup hot coffee or water
- 6 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Marshmallow Filling:
- 1 large egg white
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Nutella Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 1/4 cup Nutella or other chocolate hazelnut spread
- 3 cups powdered icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
Garnish:
- marshmallow bits
- crumbled graham crackers
Instructions
- Cupcakes:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a muffin pan with paper liners. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, place chocolate and cocoa powder. Pour hot coffee over and let sit for 1-2 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Set aside for 10-15 minutes or until cooled to room temperature (the amount of time this takes will depend on the temperature of your liquid — mine wasn’t very long at all, just warm enough to melt the chocolate).
- Add canola oil and eggs and whisk until smooth. Add the vinegar, vanilla, flour, sugars, salt and baking soda and whisk until smooth.
- Fill paper liners ¾ full — I got 14 cupcakes. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Set aside to cool.
- Marshmallow filling:Place about 1″ of water into a small pot and bring to a simmer on the stove. Place a larger glass bowl over top, so that it’s not touching the water. Add the egg white, sugar and cream of tartar and whisk until combined.
- Continue heating and whisking until sugar is dissolved and egg mixture is warm but not hot.
- Beat with an electric mixer until cooled to room temperature and soft peaks form — this can take some time, just be patient. It may take 5-8 minutes.
- Frosting:With an electric mixer, beat butter and Nutella together until combined. Add powdered sugar and beat on low until combined. Add heavy cream and beat on high until light and fluffy, adding more sugar or cream to reach desired consistency if necessary.
- Assembly:Using a paring knife, hollow out the middle of the cupcakes, making sure not to cut through the bottom. Don’t discard the cake — those are great for snacking!
- Fill cupcakes with marshmallow filling, then frost with Nutella frosting and garnish with graham cracker crumbs and marshmallow bits as desired. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
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Marshmallow filling recipe from Baked by Rachel.
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marcie says
What an exciting day — Nutella, marshmallows, and your ebook! I’d love one of these cupcakes while I read your book…do you ship? 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, thanks Marcie! I wish! Unfortunately, you’ll have to come and get it 😉
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
Ok, first…. CONGRATS on your book!! So, so exciting!! It looks awesome. 🙂 And secondly, you must really know your stuff because you definitely made these cupcakes look AMAZING. Can’t go wrong with nutella!
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, thanks Jessica! It’s amazing what a bright sunny day can do 😉
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
S’mores and nutella in a cupcake?! So many things in one!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Laura!
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen says
Congratulations on the release of your book, Ashely!!! Writing a book is such an accomplishment, and I can’t wait to check it out! These cupcakes look sooo good – I love the Nutella s’more combo!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Kristine!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Eeeek! So much fun stuff happening in this post I can hardly stand it! Ashley, your ebook is AMAZING and I can’t wait to dive into it! And these cupcakes are freaking stunning and I must make them asap. And not share. 😉
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks so much Sarah! I wish I hadn’t shared! Lol
Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says
Congratulations on your book launch Ashley, it really is a very very good idea. You are such a talented photographer and food stylist. Meanwhile, these cupcakes are everything! Pinned!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Jess! I’m just like anyone else — learning as I go! It’s fun to look back and see how far you’ve come though 🙂
Annie says
These cupcakes look incredible, and so does your book!! I am so proud of you! It looks just amazing and I can’t wait to pour over each page!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Annie! You were such a huge help and inspiration!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Congratulations on the e-book, Ashley! I always cringe when I look back on old photos… shoot I still cringe sometimes at recent photos. 😉 LOVE that you turned your embarrassing photos into a photography “help” book! Genius, doll! I’m going to have to check it out! Now these cupcakes – WOWZA! LOVE that you combined nutella with s’mores! And that filling looks amazing! These beauties are dangerous.. because no way can anyone just have one! Cheers, girlfriend! Pinned!
Ashley Fehr says
Haha, thanks Cheyanne! A little self deprecation is always good, right?? Also, a little (a lot!) of Nutella is always good! 😉
Amanda | The Cinnamon Scrolls says
Congratulations on the ebook, Ashley! What an incredible achievement! I’m sure loads of people (myself included) will find “How to Make Food Look Good” super helpful. These cupcakes look so decadent and delicious — this is just the best post ever, haha. Congrats, again!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Amanda! I’m not sure you need any of my tips — your photos are so gorgeous already!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
CONGRATS on the ebook Ashley!!! And wow – not only did you use Nutella but you used a homemade marshmallow filling too in these? How freaking fabulous is that!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Shashi! I couldn’t resist! 😉
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
I love enhancing normal chocolate things by adding Nutella or making them s’mores themed, but you’ve combined the two and the result looks incredible! SO yum 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Medha! You can never have too many good things in one cupcake, right?? 🙂
Rachel @the dessert chronicles says
I love that you went back and retook photos. I should totally do that, as my oldest pictures are certainly not impressive haha. These cupcakes look mouth watering. The photos are stunning!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Rachel! It’s such an awesome way to recycle old content!
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Ashley! I’ll be dreaming of these until I make them! Well after I make them too, because I have a tendency to wake up and head straight for the kitchen when there’s something like this around! 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
Haha! You’re not the only one Dorothy! I’m not sure I would leave the kitchen before they were gone… Lol
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
Okay first off, those cupcakes are gorgeous! Have any left over to share? 😉 Just downloaded you e-book and I love it! I love have real you are and honest. You really have grown and you should be so proud of yourself. Great e-book!!
Ashley Fehr says
Aw thanks Cyndi! You have made such huge strides too — I’ve had so much fun growing with you!
Nora | Savory Nothings says
So many congrats are in order for your new eBook, Ashley! It looks incredible! And the cupcakes – I don’t know which one I want to dive in first 😀
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Nora! But seriously, I need YOUR book! When is that out again?? 😉
Rachel @ Bakerita says
So much excitement in this post! THOSE CUPCAKES – omg, I’m drooling over that gooey marshmallow center and how darn cute they are. Hopping over to buy your e-book now – can’t wait to read your tips and I’ve been dying to make some new backgrounds so I can’t wait to see how you do it!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Rachel! There’s nothing fancy pants about my backgrounds, but they do the trick! Lol
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
Yay! Congrats on the book, Ashley! I just purchased and can’t wait for a spare moment to look through it. These cupcakes look delightful! I’m loving that marshmallow filling!!
Ashley Fehr says
Thank you so much Jen!
Kelly says
Yay, so so excited! Congratulations on your e-book, Ashley! Just bought it and can’t wait to read it! You worked so hard on it and I know it’s going to rock! And I love these gorgeous cupcakes! Nutella and S’mores? Yes please!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Kelly! Chocolate was definitely required! Lol
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
A big congratulations on your book! How exciting! These cupcakes look fabulous, you’ve outdone yourself! 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks so much Allison!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
First of all, these cupcakes are GORGEOUS! I love that you mashed up smores and nutella! Such a fun treat for January! And secondly, yay for your ebook! I’m about to buy it and I can’t wait to dive into it! Your photography is beautiful, so I know you’ll have some great tips. Congrats on all of your hard work, Ashley!!
Ashley Fehr says
Aw, thank you so much Gayle! Your photos are already so amazing!