Description
Chocolate Cauldron Cupcakes with Marshmallow Filling are moist and tender chocolate cupcakes featuring a gooey marshmallow surprise center. Perfect for festive occasions or a cozy indulgence, these cupcakes blend rich chocolate flavor with a sweet, melty center that delights every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup milk (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Topping
- Large marshmallows (one per cupcake)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare your cupcake batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Gradually combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until the batter is smooth and well mixed.
- Fill cupcake tins halfway: Spoon the chocolate batter into each cupcake liner until it is about halfway full. Distribute the batter evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Add marshmallow filling: Place one large marshmallow in the center of each cupcake liner filled halfway with batter. The marshmallow will melt slightly during baking, creating a gooey center.
- Cover marshmallow with remaining batter: Spoon the remaining chocolate batter over each marshmallow, filling the liners about three-quarters full to completely cover the marshmallows.
- Bake to perfection: Bake the cupcakes for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean, avoiding the marshmallow center. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Optional finishing touches: Once cooled, dust the tops with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate for an appealing and delicious finish.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and milk for a smooth batter.
- Do not overfill cupcake liners to prevent marshmallows from leaking out.
- Check your oven temperature with a thermometer for consistent baking.
- Cool cupcakes completely before adding toppings to avoid melting or messiness.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them moist and fresh up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Chocolate cupcakes, marshmallow filling, gooey cupcakes, festive dessert, chocolate treat