Chocolate Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Chocolate Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting
130 min.
24
201kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Chocolate Cupcakes topped with a luscious Toasted Marshmallow Frosting! Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. With a rich chocolate flavor and a fluffy, toasted marshmallow topping, they are sure to impress your family and friends.

What makes these cupcakes truly special is their light and airy texture, achieved by using a combination of egg whites and whole eggs. The Dutch-process cocoa powder adds a deep, velvety chocolate flavor, while the sour cream ensures each bite is moist and decadent. The toasted marshmallow frosting is the crowning glory, providing a sweet and slightly smoky contrast to the rich chocolate base.

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a gathering, or simply treating yourself, these cupcakes are a delightful dessert that everyone will love. Plus, they are vegetarian-friendly, making them suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. With a total preparation time of just over two hours, you can easily whip up a batch of 24 cupcakes to share or savor all to yourself. Get ready to elevate your dessert game with this irresistible recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda 
  • 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar 
  • 0.5 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder 
  • large egg whites at room temperature
  • large eggs at room temperature
  • 1.8 cups flour all-purpose
  • cups granulated sugar 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt fine
  • 0.5 cup cream sour at room temperature
  • 12 tablespoons butter unsalted at room temperature ()
  • ounces baker's chocolate unsweetened finely chopped
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 1.3 cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • blender
  • toothpicks
  • kitchen thermometer
  • stand mixer
  • broiler
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Line 2 (12-well) muffin pans with paper liners; set aside.Bring the water to a boil over high heat in a medium saucepan.
  2. Remove from the heat, add the chocolate and cocoa, and whisk until smooth; set aside to cool for 15 minutes.Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until combined; set aside.
  3. Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and beat on medium speed until fluffy and light in color, about 5 minutes. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl and the paddle with a rubber spatula.Return the mixer to medium speed.
  4. Add the eggs 1 at a time, letting each incorporate fully before adding the next.
  5. Add the sour cream and vanilla and beat until just combined (the mixture will look slightly curdled). Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl and the paddle.
  6. Add a third of the reserved flour mixture and turn the mixer to low speed, mixing until the flour is just incorporated.
  7. Add half of the cooled chocolate mixture and mix until just incorporated. Continue with another third of the flour mixture and the remaining chocolate mixture, and end with the remaining flour, mixing until all of the ingredients are incorporated and the mixture is smooth. Stop the mixer, remove the bowl, and stir in any remaining flour streaks by hand, making sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl.Fill the muffin wells about three-quarters of the way.
  8. Place the muffin pans side by side in the oven and bake for 8 minutes. Rotate the pans front to back and side to side and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean, about 7 to 8 minutes more.
  9. Place the pans on wire racks and let them cool for 10 minutes.
  10. Place the cooled cupcakes on a baking sheet (they can be touching) and set them aside.
  11. Heat the broiler to high and arrange a rack in the middle.Fill a medium saucepan with 1 inch of water and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
  12. Place the egg whites, sugar, cream of tartar, and salt in the clean bowl of a stand mixer and whisk by hand to combine. Nest the bowl over the saucepan, making sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water.
  13. Heat the egg white mixture, whisking constantly, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot to the touch (about 120°F on an instant-read thermometer), about 6 minutes.
  14. Transfer the bowl to a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Turn the mixer to medium and whisk for 1 minute. Increase the speed to high and whisk until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 5 minutes more.
  15. Add the vanilla and whisk until just incorporated, about 1 minute.
  16. Transfer the frosting to a large piping bag fitted with a 1/2-inch star piping tip and pipe it onto the cupcakes. Broil until the tops are starting to brown, about 20 to 30 seconds—watch carefully to avoid burning. (Alternatively, you can use a kitchen torch.)
  17. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories201kcal
Protein7.64%
Fat42.65%
Carbs49.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.05
Glycemic Load
16.67
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.0917391487114%

Flavonoids

Catechin
4.2mg
Epicatechin
10.22mg
Quercetin
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:200.56kcal
10.03%
Fat:10.08g
15.51%
Saturated Fat:5.96g
37.27%
Carbohydrates:26.43g
8.81%
Net Carbohydrates:24.74g
9%
Sugar:17.04g
18.94%
Cholesterol:41.13mg
13.71%
Sodium:112.44mg
4.89%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.2%
100%
Caffeine:7.9mg
2.63%
Protein:4.07g
8.13%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.66%
Copper:0.25mg
12.32%
Selenium:8.2µg
11.71%
Iron:1.63mg
9.05%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.52%
Magnesium:29.14mg
7.29%
Fiber:1.69g
6.77%
Phosphorus:61.26mg
6.13%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.61%
Folate:22.45µg
5.61%
Zinc:0.75mg
5%
Vitamin A:238.53IU
4.77%
Potassium:121.57mg
3.47%
Vitamin B3:0.67mg
3.33%
Calcium:19.81mg
1.98%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.93%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.82%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.53%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.46%
Vitamin K:1.11µg
1.06%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.04%
Source:Chow