If you love s’mores as much as I do, you’ll love these cupcakes!
Especially since you don’t have to build an actual fire and get your fingers sticky to enjoy them (although, these s’more cupcakes are perfect for that backyard campfire!).
These cupcakes have all the flavor of the classic treat.
They’re rich and chocolately, crunchy, and gooey, and they come together fast (and disappear just as quickly).
If you’re looking for a fun twist on your favorite crampire treat, then you are in for a treat.
And, don’t forget to check out my wildly popular S’mores cookies recipe too to complete your campfire theme meal!
Smores Cupcakes – What You Need
- Graham cracker crumbs: These form the buttery crust at the bottom of each cupcake, giving it that classic campfire crunch.
- Melted butter: Helps bind the graham crumbs together for a firm base.
- Sugar: Just a bit to sweeten the crust and balance the chocolate.
- Chocolate cake mix: Keeps things simple and delivers rich, chocolatey flavor.
- Eggs, oil, and water: Needed to prepare the cake mix—check the box for exact amounts.
- Large marshmallows: Toasted on top for that gooey, golden s’mores finish.
- Chocolate squares or chips: Optional, but they melt beautifully into the marshmallow and add an extra hit of sweetness.
Smores Cupcakes – How to Make
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
Step 2: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined, then press a spoonful into each liner to form a crust.
Step 3: Prepare the chocolate cake mix as directed on the box and pour the batter over the crusts, filling each liner about two-thirds full.
Step 4: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean, then let the cupcakes cool slightly.
Step 5: Top each cupcake with a large marshmallow and broil for 1–2 minutes until golden—watch closely so they don’t burn.
Step 6: Press a piece of chocolate or a few chips into each toasted marshmallow while still warm, then let cool or enjoy while gooey.
Easy S’mores Cupcake Recipe
These cupcakes are a cozy twist on the campfire classic with no tent required!
You get the familiar layers of graham, chocolate, and marshmallow, all baked into a handheld treat that’s perfect for parties, movie nights, or satisfying those sudden s’mores cravings.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (and ingredients listed on the box)
- 12 large marshmallows
- Optional: mini chocolate bars or chocolate chips for topping
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until it looks like wet sand.
- Spoon about a tablespoon of the graham mix into each liner and press it down to form a crust.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the box instructions and pour the batter over each graham crust, filling the liners about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly.
- Place one large marshmallow on top of each cupcake and broil for 1–2 minutes, watching closely until the tops are golden and gooey.
- Press a piece of chocolate into each marshmallow while still warm, if using. Let cool or eat warm.
A Sweet Way to End Your Campfire Cravings
If you’re looking for the perfect mashup of nostalgia and smoky summer nights, then you need to try these cupcakes.
They’re easy to make, easy to share, and just the right mix of gooey and chocolately.
Make them for your backyard get-together or for a summer treat!
