Indulge in the classic campfire treat in cupcake form with these S’mores Cupcakes. They feature a graham cracker base, a rich chocolate cake, and a toasted marshmallow topping.
S’mores cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic campfire treat, bringing together the perfect combination of graham cracker crust, chocolate, and toasted marshmallows into one decadent cupcake. These treats capture the nostalgic flavors of s’mores in a portable and more refined form, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion, whether you’re at a picnic, a BBQ, or just enjoying a sweet craving at home.
The base of each s’mores cupcake is a graham cracker crust that provides that familiar crunch and sweetness, mimicking the base of a traditional s’more. On top of the crust sits a rich, moist chocolate cupcake, baked to perfection and filled with melted chocolate for that gooey center. The crowning glory of these cupcakes is the toasted marshmallow topping, giving you that authentic, charred flavor you love from the campfire.
To make these cupcakes, start by creating the graham cracker crust, which is simply crushed graham crackers mixed with butter and sugar. Then, prepare the chocolate batter, adding a bit of cocoa powder and melted chocolate for deep, rich flavor. After baking, pipe on a generous swirl of marshmallow fluff or use marshmallow cream for that signature toasted texture. To achieve the toasted look, briefly brown the marshmallow topping under a broiler or with a kitchen torch.
S’mores cupcakes are the perfect way to enjoy the flavor of a campfire treat without needing a fire. They’re ideal for sharing with family and friends, or for bringing a little taste of summer to any season. Whether you’re hosting a party or just satisfying your sweet tooth, these cupcakes are sure to impress and disappear in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs crushed finely
- 1/4 cup sugar for the crust
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 box chocolate cake mix follow the box instructions
- 12 large marshmallows one for each cupcake
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips optional, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Divide the mixture evenly among the cupcake liners and press down to form a crust.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the box instructions and fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and place a large marshmallow on top of each one. Return to the oven for 1-2 minutes until the marshmallows are slightly melted.
- If desired, sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top of the marshmallows while they are still warm. Let the cupcakes cool completely before serving.
These cupcakes are AMAZING! My kids just loved them. Definitely a keeper!
Honestly, I think these are too sweet. I would cut down on the sugar next time. Maybe just put a small marshmallow?
S’mores in a cupcake?? Genius! Gonna try this for my next BBQ!
Too sweet for my taste! The marshmallows and chocolate are just too much. But the crust is nice.
These are dangerously good. The graham crust is such a nice touch and the marshmallow gets all toasty after the quick bake. I added extra chocolate chips and would do it again.
Right?? The graham crust totally makes these feel like actual s’mores, not just “chocolate cupcakes.” Love that quick broil/heat step for the marshmallow.
Looks good but isn’t it hard to eat with the melted marshmallows? I might stick to normal cupcakes. 3/5.
I think the melted marshmallows make them even better! Just gotta eat them carefully. 😋
Tbh the marshmallow step is gonna be sticky. I’d probably let them cool longer, cuz otherwise everything sticks to the wrapper… lol.
Huh, mine don’t stick? Maybe because I put the marshmallows on and then I bake like 10 minutes instead of 1-2. Also I don’t use cupcake liners half the time lol. Could just be my oven.
Yeah, I agree—those marshmallows can get super gluey if you don’t let them cool a bit. I usually chill them 10-15 mins before serving so they set without sticking to the liner.
These cupcakes are sooo good! Perfect for summer cookouts.
Mine stuck to the liners a little. I let them cool completely, but still… maybe the marshmallow got too hot? Otherwise flavor was awesome, especially the crust.
Mine never stuck… are you sure you didn’t bake them too long? 18 minutes plus 1-2 mins on marshmallow feels like it could overcook. I might also try chilling after the marshmallow step so it firms up fast. Flavor is great though, that crust hits.
That might be it—when the marshmallow is melted/gooey, it can glue to the liner. Next time try pulling them out sooner (just a quick melt), and let the marshmallow set for like 5 minutes on the counter before fully cooling. Also, maybe use paper liners that are a bit sturdier or lightly spray the liners first.
Not gonna lie, I was skeptical about using boxed cake mix, but it worked. Texture is super moist and the graham base is a great surprise.
I was also skeptical at first about the boxed mix, but your note about it being super moist convinced me 😄 The graham base sounds like the best part!
Okay but… marshmallows on top for 1-2 minutes at 350°F?? Mine would probably blow up and burn lol. Did you cover them or watch super closely?
I didn’t have graham cracker crumbs, so I used cookies. It still tasted delish! 4 stars.
These s’mores cupcakes are heavenly! My kids devoured them!
They look good, but I think the marshmallows are too sweet. Can’t we just skip them? 🤔
I made these for my daughter’s birthday and they were a hit! So easy to make and super yummy! 🌟
S’mores in cupcakes? Brilliant! I’m gonna try this out for the kids. Bet they’ll love it!
Super easy to make! I added some peanut butter and it was a hit!
Not gonna lie, I expected more graham flavor in the cake part. The crust is great, but the chocolate cake mix kind of dominates. If you want it more s’mores-y, maybe add some extra graham crumbs into the batter.
Pretty easy and the timing worked for me. My marshmallows browned a little too much at 2 minutes, but they still tasted great. Next time I’ll pull them sooner.
Easy and pretty foolproof, especially with the boxed cake mix. Mine baked in closer to 20 minutes though—18 was a little optimistic for my oven. Still delicious.
These are dangerously good. The graham crust + chocolate cake combo is honestly the perfect s’mores vibe. Marshmallows came out nice and melty.
Yum! S’mores in a cupcake form is like magic! Just perfect for camping vibes. A must-try!
This recipe is a joke. I followed it exactly and they turned into a mushy mess. Never making this again.
I’m sorry to hear that! I had good luck with these cupcakes. Maybe the oven temp was off? They can be tricky sometimes!
I followed the steps but my marshmallows kind of slid off lol. Still tasty though—next time I’ll push them in a bit more. 350°F for 2 minutes was right.
These are dangerously good. The graham crust + chocolate cake mix combo tastes way more “from scratch” than it is. Marshmallow on top gets that perfect gooey vibe.
Could’ve been better. I hate how the marshmallows stuck to the liners, ugh!
Mine didn’t come out “clean” on a toothpick at 18 minutes, but I think my cupcakes were bigger. I added 4 more minutes and they were fine. Still good, but watch the bake time.
Good catch! Bigger cupcakes definitely need longer bake time. I usually start checking around 16–18 min anyway—thanks for the real-world timing tip.
The graham cracker + butter crust is a great idea, but I think 1/4 cup sugar might be a bit much with the chocolate cake mix already sweet. Next time I’ll cut it down.
I actually used the full amount and it was fine? Maybe it depends on the brand of chocolate cake mix. Also I didn’t melt the butter all the way once and it still turned out… kinda gritty though 😅
Totally agree—between the cake mix sweetness and the marshmallow, that 1/4 cup sugar felt a little too sugary for me too. Cutting it down next time sounds perfect.
Epic fail. Burnt the marshmallows completely. Guess I need to watch better next time.
These are dangerously good. The graham crust + chocolate cake mix is such an easy shortcut, and the marshmallow top tastes exactly like s’mores but in cupcake form. I used extra chips and didn’t regret it 😅
Marshmallows got all browned but also kinda chewy. I left them 2 minutes like the recipe says. Could be my oven runs hot?
The marshmallows burnt a little, but tasted great. Next time I’ll watch them more closely.
I tried this and the marshmallow basically disappeared 😭 Like, melted but didn’t stay on top. Could be my marshmallows were smaller or my oven runs hot. Flavor was good though.