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Bat Cupcakes

Scary Delicious Bat Cupcakes with Marshmallow Wings

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Decadent chocolate cupcakes filled with milk chocolate ganache, topped with creamy buttercream and marshmallow frosting, inspired by the classic flavors of s’mores.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes cooling)
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (31g)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup canola oil (107g)
  • 1 cup brewed coffee
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • 1 1/3 cups milk chocolate, chopped (226g)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (170g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (113g)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted (190g)
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
  • 50g graham cracker crumbs (about 4 crackers)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Sift dry ingredients together in a bowl.
  3. Mix wet ingredients in another bowl, then combine with dry ingredients.
  4. Divide batter evenly and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Make ganache by pouring hot cream over chopped chocolate, then whisk until smooth.
  6. For buttercream, cream butter, then mix in cooled ganache and remaining ingredients.
  7. Make marshmallow frosting by whisking egg white mixture over simmering water, then whipping to stiff peaks.
  8. Fill cupcakes with ganache, pipe buttercream on top, and sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
  9. Top with marshmallow frosting and optionally toast with a kitchen torch.

Notes

  • Let ganache cool completely before using.
  • Make marshmallow frosting last for best results.
  • Store cupcakes in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg