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S'mores Cupcakes from Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary

S’mores Cupcakes

Published on June 13, 2015 • Last updated January 28, 2019 by Elizabeth Atia
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Chocolate, peanut and marshmallow swirl cupcakes! Give me s’more!

S'mores Cupcakes from Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary

Did you ever enjoy s’mores as a child?

Picture it, an open camp fire, two graham crackers smeared with peanut butter, chocolate chips pressed into the sticky peanut butter so that there were no gaps at all, two or three giant marshmallows stuck on the top and then the two graham crackers sandwiched together, squeezing the marshmallow flat. Wrap it all in tin foil (I’m Canadian, I can say this!), and carefully place in a hot area near the fire so that the chocolate and marshmallows melt into ooey-gooey awesomeness. Leave to cool slightly, if you can wait… and eat!

S'mores on a campfire

Oh I miss proper s’mores! We don’t have graham crackers in the UK. Digestive biscuits are a reasonable alternative, but they are circular. S’mores need to be square. They don’t do proper Canadian-style marshmallows here either. Ach well – we must make due!

There are many different ways of making s’mores. The above is how I was taught to do it at the annual children’s summer camp I attended from the ages of 7 until I was 14. Such fond memories.

This cupcake recipe pays homage to the s’mores of my youth.

S'mores Cupcakes from Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary

These delicious cupcakes are made with cocoa powder and fat reduced peanut flour instead of peanut butter. I wanted a proper peanut hit with this recipe, and the peanut flour works well. Mini marshmallows add the final touch. The chocolate and peanut swirl cupcake itself has a gorgeous moist crumb, and the soft chocolate and peanut swirled frosting is just… heavenly!

To make the swirl effect frosting you can either spoon the mixture on opposite sides of a large piping bag, or to make things a little easier, use three small plastic disposable bags. Put the chocolate frosting in one, the peanut frosting in the other, and then put both bags into a third bag fitted with a medium sized star piping nozzle.

I’ve only put a small amount of frosting on the tops of these cupcakes, but if you’re a frosting fan by all means double the quantity and pile it up!

S'mores Cupcakes Frosting

This post has me all nostalgic for the Canadian summers of my youth – twinkling fireflies, the peeping of the frogs in the local ponds, bats, june bugs banging against the screen windows and even mosquitoes! Ok, not so much mosquitoes.  The weather here in Shetland has been terrible this year. I fear that we won’t get a summer at all! It’s midway through June and I’m still wearing heavy jumpers and a scarf!

Please, please, please ye old weather gods, bring us a summer! I can not be held accountable for my erratic behaviour if the sun does not shine to rejuvenate me!

In the meantime, here’s the recipe for the cupcakes – suitable for indoor eating when it’s raining outdoors and you can’t build a campfire to make real s’mores.

S'mores Cupcakes

Chocolate and peanut cupcakes with a chocolate and peanut swirl frosting, topped with mini marshmallows!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Author: Elizabeth

Ingredients

for the cupcakes

  • 175 grams butter softened
  • 175 grams caster sugar
  • 2 large free-range eggs
  • 125 grams self-raising flour
  • 0.5 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 25 grams cocoa powder
  • 25 grams peanut flour
  • 2 tbsp full fat milk divided

for the frosting

  • 150 grams butter softened
  • 250 grams icing sugar sifted
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp peanut flour
  • 2 tbsp full fat milk divided
  • mini marshmallows to decoratef
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Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 180 C (170 C fan) and line a 12 hole muffin tin with large American size cupcake/muffin cases.
  • Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg, one at a time, with a spoonful of flour so it doesn't curdle.
  • Sift in the remaining flour and bicarbonate of soda and combine well.
  • Divide the mixture into two equal portions in separate bowls.
  • Add the cocoa powder to one half, and the peanut flour to the other half. Add a tablespoonful of milk to each bowl and stir until combined. It should be a soft, dropping consistency.
  • Drop small spoonfuls of each flavoured batter into the cupcake cases. Using a knife or skewer, swirl the batter together slightly to make a marbled cupcake.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until springy and a skewer inserted comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the frosting, blend the butter and icing sugar together until thoroughly combined.
  • Divide the mixture into two bowls, and add the cocoa powder to one bowl, and the peanut flour to the other. Add 1 tbsp milk to each bowl and combine well.
  • To pipe the swirled frosting you can either spoon each flavoured frosting into separate sides of a large piping bag, or use two small plastic disposable ones inserted into a third bag into which the medium star piping nozzle is fitted.
  • Frost and decorate with mini marshmallows!

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With thanks to Sukrin for the peanut flour used in this recipe.

Category: All Manner of Sweet Things, Cake, Chocolate, RecipeTag: chocolate, cupcake, peanut, S'mores

About Elizabeth Atia

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  1. Herbert Appleby

    September 16, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    Oh I now know what the deal with smores is. Defo yummy.

    Reply
  2. Best Cake Mixers

    September 16, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    This is amazing…..really beautiful

    Reply
  3. S Bufton

    August 9, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    These look very tasty 🙂

    Reply
  4. Choclette

    June 29, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    I WANT to try your s’mores Elizabeth. I’ve heard about them vaguely before, but now you’ve described them so well I really really want some. Your cupcakes may not be the real thing, but they do sound rather good too and your multi swirling technique is very effective. Thanks for joining in with We Should Cocoa and I’m crossing fingers you get a good bit of sun in the months to come.

    Reply
  5. Karen

    June 29, 2015 at 10:30 am

    ABSOLUTELY stunning – thanks for adding them to Tea Time Treats for June! Karen

    Reply
  6. Ursula Hunt

    June 27, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    Great recipe I could devour these

    Reply
  7. Kerry @ Kerry Cooks

    June 25, 2015 at 10:08 am

    Absolutely genius! Thanks for entering #weshouldcocoa!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 27, 2015 at 9:42 am

      Aw thanks Kerry! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Katerina

    June 23, 2015 at 9:44 am

    They look amazingly delicious!

    Reply
  9. Margot @ Coffee & Vanilla

    June 23, 2015 at 9:19 am

    My girls would love that Elizabeth! Just the other day they tried to melt marshmallows over the hob 🙂

    Reply
  10. Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories

    June 19, 2015 at 3:41 am

    Oh my gosh! These look incredible! Love the frosting!!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:17 am

      Thank you! I was rather pleased with myself at how well it turned out 🙂

      Reply
  11. Kate @ Veggie Desserts

    June 18, 2015 at 9:54 pm

    Ha ha ha! I agree, s’mores need graham crackers and a round biscuit is no substitution! Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:17 am

      Someone needs to import graham crackers into the UK. It needs to be done! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Paul Wilson

    June 18, 2015 at 5:26 pm

    Looks tasty.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:17 am

      They were Paul 🙂

      Reply
  13. Joyce

    June 18, 2015 at 7:26 am

    Wow, look so delicious. Good recipe.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:25 am

      Thank you Joyce 🙂 It’s great when an idea just works!

      Reply
  14. Ness

    June 17, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    My daughter’s eyes lit up when I told her about these! I didn’t know you could get peanut flour. I’ll have to look out for it as my husband loves peanuts.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:25 am

      Mine came from Sukrin – it’s really a great product and I’ll likely be regularly stocking it in my pantry. Much better to cook with than peanut butter.

      Reply
  15. Jenny Paulin

    June 17, 2015 at 11:19 am

    mmmmm these look so yummy!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:27 am

      Thanks Jenny 🙂

      Reply
  16. Nicole Neverman

    June 17, 2015 at 1:11 am

    These are the most delicious sounding cupcakes in the world!! YUM!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:27 am

      Heehee, thank you Nicole! 🙂 Glad you like the look of them!

      Reply
  17. Made With Pink

    June 17, 2015 at 12:13 am

    I absolutely love s’mores! I’ve blogged about my adventures making them in the UK, and how I’ve missed them since moving here from Canada. Your cupcakes look amazing, and I love the addition of the peanut flour.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:28 am

      S’mores are an essential part of a Canadian childhood, I think. We’re going to try making the UK equivalent this evening to celebrate the solstice – wish me luck! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Kate +

    June 16, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    Oh yes! These look amazing 🙂

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:29 am

      Thanks Kate! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Erren @ Erren's Kitchen

    June 16, 2015 at 10:18 am

    Wow, these little beauties look fantastic!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:33 am

      Thank you Erren 🙂

      Reply
  20. Renee

    June 15, 2015 at 5:03 pm

    I’ve never heard of peanut butter on a s’more, but it sounds amazing! I’m going to give it a try around our fire pit tonight!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:34 am

      Real s’mores have peanut butter on them. Anything else is a fake. 😉 I hope you do try it – you’ll never go peanut butterless again once you do!

      Reply
  21. Debra @ Bowl Me Over

    June 15, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    I need these in my life!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:40 am

      Make them! 🙂 You won’t regret it!

      Reply
  22. Jean

    June 15, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    What fab looking cupcakes and a great tip on how to pipe the two colours together.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:43 am

      Thanks Jean, I’m glad you found it useful!

      Reply
  23. Del's cooking twist

    June 15, 2015 at 9:59 am

    I love smores cupcakes! Those ones look so delicious!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:44 am

      What’s not to love, ha! 🙂 Thank you for your lovely comment

      Reply
  24. Abigail

    June 15, 2015 at 2:41 am

    These cupcakes are too pretty to eat – but that won’t stop me! So gorgeous, love these! Pinned, too.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:45 am

      Thank you Abigail 🙂

      Reply
  25. Tara

    June 14, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    I am completely in love with these and the dual icing just takes them over the top!!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:45 am

      Aw thanks Tara!

      Reply
  26. Heidy@ The McCallums Shamrock Patch

    June 14, 2015 at 10:32 pm

    Wow, these cupcakes just made my heart go pitter patter. I love Smores!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:45 am

      Aw thank you Heidy! 😀 Glad you like the look of them!

      Reply
  27. Julie's Family Kitchen

    June 14, 2015 at 8:20 pm

    Your cupcakes look amazing Elizabeth. A real cupcake treat. 🙂

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:46 am

      Thank you Julie! 😀

      Reply
  28. Matt @ Plating Pixels

    June 14, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    These look divine! And the dual frosting and marshmallow topping is a fun touch!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:46 am

      Thanks Matt – I thought it would add to the whole cupcake experience, and it does!

      Reply
  29. Jhuls

    June 14, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    These looks incredibly delish! I love smores and I love cupcakes. 🙂 #RecipeoftheWeek

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:47 am

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  30. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry

    June 14, 2015 at 2:09 pm

    Is it sad that I have never ever had smores?

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:48 am

      You need to remedy this – asap!!! 😀

      Reply
  31. Munchies and munchkins

    June 14, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    Ooh how awesome.. We make s’more lots and this sounds like a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:48 am

      S’mores are one of the greatest things ever invented on this planet, I think! 🙂

      Reply
  32. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs

    June 14, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    These look so delicious! Your photos really make me want to reach out and take a bit (or three) out of them! I love the idea of using at reduced peanut flour too! I’d never actually heard of it before so I am intrigued. Thanks for sharing 😀

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:49 am

      Aw thank you Emma! I’d never heard of peanut flour either until I was sent some to play with. I love the stuff! 🙂

      Reply
  33. Jacqueline Meldrum

    June 14, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    These look amazing ELizabeth. I could really do with one right now. Love the dual frosting too.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:49 am

      Thanks Jac! 🙂

      Reply
  34. Emily @amummytoo

    June 14, 2015 at 10:16 am

    These look absolutely incredible!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 9:50 am

      Aw thanks Emily!

      Reply
  35. Joanne T Ferguson

    June 14, 2015 at 9:17 am

    I have never had a S’more cupcake, but so want to try one now!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 10:12 am

      Oh you have to! Go make some! 😀

      Reply
  36. Katerina

    June 14, 2015 at 6:27 am

    They look utterly decadent and delicious!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 10:13 am

      Thank you Katerina! 🙂

      Reply
  37. Healing Tomato

    June 14, 2015 at 4:35 am

    Smores and cupcakes make for the perfect dessert recipe. You have done a wonderful job with this recipe.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 10:14 am

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  38. Nettie Moore

    June 14, 2015 at 2:13 am

    Love S’mores! Your cupcakes are beauties! Nettie

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 10:16 am

      Thank you very much 🙂

      Reply
  39. Kerry @ Kerry Cooks

    June 13, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    LOVE s’mores – these look so delicious!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 10:16 am

      S’mores are one of the greatest foodstuffs ever created, imho! 🙂 Thank you!

      Reply
  40. Lovefoodies

    June 13, 2015 at 9:07 pm

    I love cupcakes and I love smores… no more words needed other than…..DIVINE!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 10:17 am

      Heehee, thank you! 😀

      Reply
  41. KC the Kitchen Chopper

    June 13, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    I love how you made the two tone swirl. Very creative. I bet these are scrumptious plus they bring back memories. YUM.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 10:18 am

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  42. Janette@culinaryginger

    June 13, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    What a fun and delicious idea.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 10:18 am

      Thanks Janette!

      Reply
  43. Alison

    June 13, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    These cupcakes look amazing!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 10:19 am

      Thank you Alison! 🙂

      Reply
  44. Lucy @SupergoldenBakes

    June 13, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    I didn’t grow up with ‘smores but I was addicted to toasting marshmallows over a gas burner (safety must have been relaxed at my house growing up). I love the taste of slightly charred marshmallows! Your cupcakes look a lot more sophisticated of course – just delicious! Thanks for linking with #CookBlogShare and so excited to catch up with you on Food Blogger Connect!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 10:19 am

      I love proper burnt marshmallows! I used to light them on fire and then eat the carbonized sugary outer layer, and then pop them back into the flame to set alight again! Not particularly healthy, but oh so lovely 🙂 Can’t wait until FBC either!!! 😀

      Reply
  45. Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner?

    June 13, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    These cupcakes look so delicious! We always make s’mores while camping, but a cupcake version would be great to have all year round.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 10:23 am

      Thanks Cindy – I agree. S’mores aren’t always available for making, but cupcakes are!

      Reply
  46. Elissa

    June 13, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    The next s’more I have I will think of you:) Sadly all the bats are pretty much gone due to white nose fungus so I haven’t seen a bat in a couple of years. The junebugs and mosquitoes though will never die and they are put in full force!! I am headed to camp in a few weeks so will have an extra s’more for you!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 10:25 am

      I’m so sorry to hear about the bats! 🙁 Please do have an extra s’more for me when you go camping!

      Reply
  47. Linda @ With A Blast

    June 13, 2015 at 11:18 am

    Looks gorgeous and I am sure the cupcakes taste even better than they look !

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 10:26 am

      Thanks Linda, I was really impressed with how well the cupcakes turned out. It’s nice when an idea works!

      Reply
  48. Camilla @FabFood4All

    June 13, 2015 at 10:50 am

    These cupcakes look fabulous and I bet they taste amazing too:-)

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 10:26 am

      Thanks Camilla – they were rather nice! 😀

      Reply
  49. Dom

    June 13, 2015 at 10:39 am

    these are so adorable. I had smores the first time I went camping in Colorado with my American friends and I loved them so if these cupcakes are anything like those then i’m sold!… I love your double icing too, that’s so very impressive. Thanks so much for the lovely entry to Simply Eggcellent xx

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 10:27 am

      Thanks Dom, and camping in Colorado sounds amazing! I’d love to camp there one day.

      Reply
  50. Melanie Edjourian

    June 13, 2015 at 10:32 am

    OMG they look amazing, I really want to give this a go!!!!!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 10:27 am

      Thanks Melanie 🙂 They’re really easy to make – give it a go!

      Reply
  51. Alex

    June 13, 2015 at 9:35 am

    These look so good and what fab photography! I’m useless at cupcakes but I think I’ll have togive this recipe a go!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth

      June 20, 2015 at 10:28 am

      Aw thank you! I have a distressed (thanks to the kids!) wooden coffee table in the living room which really worked well as a backdrop 🙂

      Reply

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