1-Preheat oven: Creating Smores Cupcakes is an adventure that brings out the best in your baking skills. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and lining a muffin tin with cupcake liners to get everything ready. This step ensures your workspace is organized, making the process smooth for home cooks and busy parents alike.

2-Prepare the graham cracker crust: First, prepare the graham cracker crust by grinding the graham crackers finely using a food processor or a rolling pin inside a bag. Combine the crumbs with melted butter and sugar until uniform, then press about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into each lined cupcake pan cup, forming an even, compact layer. Bake for 8 minutes and set aside to cool.

3-Make the cupcakes: Next, for the cupcakes, whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until combined. Add vanilla, egg, buttermilk, and oil; stir until combined, then quickly stir in hot coffee the batter will be thin. Pour over the cooled crust in cupcake pans and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool fully before moving on.

4-Make the ganache and marshmallow frosting: Now, make the ganache by placing chocolate, butter, salt, and vanilla in a bowl. Heat cream and sugar in a pan until hot but not boiling, then pour over the chocolate mixture and stir until smooth. Chill in the fridge until thick but not firm. For the marshmallow frosting, set up a double boiler with an inch of warm water, combine egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a bowl over the steam without touching the water, and stir constantly on low heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and whip on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form, then add vanilla.

5-Assemble the cupcakes: Finally, to assemble, create a hole in the center of each cooled cupcake using a metal piping tip or knife. Fill the center with ganache using a piping bag or ziploc bag with a small hole, then pipe marshmallow frosting on top. Toast the frosting with a blow torch or place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until golden, watching closely to avoid burning. If you’re looking for more baking tips, check out our guide on no-churn ice cream recipes for complementary treats.