Happy Mother's Day - S'mores Cupcake & Cocktail Recipe - A Childhood Favorite Made For Mommy's Special Day!

S’mores Cupcakes & Cocktail

A Cupcake Provocateur signature cupcake that's not your average campfire S’more! 

This decadent and almost sinful cupcake and cocktail combo will make camping seem a little more glamorous - provided there is a hotel in the woods!                                                         

                       
Ingredients:
Prep Time:  10 - 15 minutes
Yields: 18-24 Cupcakes 

2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup melted butter
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup chopped graham crackers 

Directions:
1. preheat oven to 350°F. Line cupcake tins. Sift dry ingredients.
2. in a large bowl combine butter and sugar. Cream till light and fluffy. On medium speed add eggs one at a time, add vanilla. Add sifted dry ingredients one cup at a time beating on medium speed till smooth.
3. fold in chocolate chips and graham crackers
4. pour batter into cupcake liners, filling three quarters of the way up.
5. bake for 18-20 minutes. Cupcakes are done when a toothpick comes out clean or cake bounces back when gently touched.
6. cool for 15 minutes before frosting. 

Note:
For an extra special touch, after piping frosting top entire cupcake with mini marshmallows and lightly toast with a creme Brûlée Torch.

Marshmallow Cream Frosting 

2 cups softened unsalted butter 2 cups marshmallow cream
8 cups powdered sugar
3-6 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (garnish)
1 cup mini marshmallow (garnish)
1/2 cup broken graham crackers (garnish) 

Directions:
1. cream butter and marshmallow cream till smooth, about a minute.
2. add sugar one cup at a time. Add milk till desired thickness is achieved.
3. beat for 15 minutes on Medium speed for a light and fluffy frosting.
4. pipe frosting onto cupcakes. Garnish with mini chocolate chips, mini marshmallow and graham cracker.

Note:
For an extra special touch, after piping frosting top entire cupcake with mini marshmallows and lightly toast with a creme Brûlée Torch. If you do not have a torch, a grill lighter will do the trick.

S’more Martini
Prep Time:  10 - 15 minutes
Yield:  2; 4 ounce martinis.

Ingredients:
4 ounces marshmallow vodka

1 ounce chocolate liqueur

1 ounce whipped cream vodka
1 ounce white crème de cocoa
1 ounce heavy whipping cream


Garnish Ingredients:
1/4 cup chocolate fudge sauce, on small plate (rim)
1/4 cup crushed graham crackers, on small plate (rim)
½ cup skewered toasted mini marshmallows (garnish)

Directions:


Preheat broiler on high.  Skewer marshmallows and place on parchment lined baking sheets. Toast marshmallows for 30 seconds or until browned. Remove and allow to cool.

Rim your martini glasses with chocolate fudge sauce and then dip in crush graham crackers to thoroughly coat.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add marshmallow vodka, chocolate liqueur, whipped cream vodka, crème de cocoa, and heavy whipping cream. Shake vigorously until shaker is frosty and cold.

Strain and pour cold drink into rimmed glass. Garnish with a toasted marshmallow skewer and serve.

Cheers!  These are tasty so be ready to shake up S’more ;)


Virgin

S’more Milk Shake
Prep Time:  10 minutes
Cook Time:  7- 10 minutes
Total Time:  20 minutes
Yield: 2; 20 ounce servings

Ingredients:
2 cups mini marshmallows
¾ cups whole milk
2 cups vanilla ice cream
¼ chocolate syrup

Garnish Ingredients:
¼ cup mini chocolate chips
2 graham crackers

Directions:

Preheat broiler. Place marshmallows on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.  Broil 30 seconds or until golden brown. Let cool.

In blender add milk, ice cream, chocolate sauce, and half of the cooled toasted marshmallows and pulse until smooth and creamy.

Pour into tall glasses, top with remaining toasted marshmallows, and garnish with chocolate chips and graham crackers.  Serve with straw and enjoy…sllurrrp!