Description
These festive Camp Fire Cupcakes are rich chocolate cupcakes topped with fluffy marshmallow frosting and decorated with pretzel ‘logs’ and candy ‘flames’ to look like a cozy campfire — perfect for outdoor-themed parties or bonfire nights.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow fluff
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pretzel sticks (for decoration)
- Red, yellow, and orange candy melts
- Mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely.
- For the frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy. Add marshmallow fluff and powdered sugar, and beat until smooth and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with marshmallow frosting.
- Melt red, yellow, and orange candy melts separately. Drizzle each color over parchment paper to create ‘flames’ and let them harden.
- Decorate each cupcake by sticking pretzel sticks as logs and candy flames on top. Optionally, add mini marshmallows for a toasted look.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- You can use colored sugar or edible glitter to add sparkle to the flames.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
- For a smoky touch, lightly toast mini marshmallows before topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
