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Recipe · 8 Apr 2024

5-ingredient Marshmallow Cupcakes

5-ingredient Marshmallow Cupcakes
5-ingredient Marshmallow Cupcakes

5-ingredient Marshmallow Cupcakes

A delicious cupcake for the sweet tooth and a fun activity to do with the kids.
Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups marshmallows plus 12 for garnish
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 1 XL egg
  • 1 cup 250 ml store-bought vanilla cupcake mix
  • 200 g store-bought vanilla icing
  • ½ cup small colored sprinkles (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C and line a 12-hole muffin tin with muffin liners.
  • Add ½ cup marshmallows to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 15-20 seconds or until they start to melt and form a gooey consistency. Do not overheat the marshmallows, or they will burn and become hard.
  • Add the oil and egg to the melted marshmallows and whisk vigorously until smooth.
  • Add the vanilla cake mix and ½ cup of warm water and beat until smooth.
  • Pour the batter neatly into the prepared cupcake liners, filling ¾ to the brim, and bake for 10-12 minutes or until risen and lightly golden brown on top. Once baked, remove the cupcakes from the oven and let cool.
  • Melt the remaining 1 cup of marshmallows in a separate medium-sized microwave-safe bowl.
  • Add the store-bought frosting to the melted marshmallows and mix vigorously until smooth.
  • Spoon the frosting on top of each cupcake. Use a butter knife to spread the frosting into a neat layer.
  • To garnish, cut the remaining marshmallows diagonally in half. Sprinkle the sprinkles in a dipping bowl and dip the sticky side of the marshmallows into the sprinkles. Stick 2 marshmallow halves, sprinkle-side up, on each cupcake to resemble bunny ears.

Notes

Foodies of SA original recipe that I baked a while back. Find the original recipe and video here
Keyword cupcakes, easter, marshmallow

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