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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    Decadent Mudslide Cupcakes

    Published: Mar 28, 2016 · Modified: Aug 20, 2021 by Kelly Stilwell · This post may contain affiliate links 4 Comments

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    What could be better than Mudslide Cupcakes? There is one dessert I always want to order when it's on the menu, and that's a mudslide.

    However it's made, you know it's going to be good, right? I mean, when you combine chocolate, marshmallow fluff, toasted marshmallows, and crunchy walnuts, you just can't go wrong.

    What could be better than Mudslide Cupcakes? There is one dessert I always want to order when it's on the menu, and that's a mudslide. However it's made, you know it's going to be good, right? I mean, when you combine chocolate, marshmallow fluff, toasted marshmallows, and crunchy walnuts, you just can't go wrong.

    This decadent mudslide cupcake is the perfect little dessert for any occasion, and it's such an easy recipe. Think all the goodness of a mudslide dessert...on top of a chocolate cupcake!

    The only item you may not have is the butane torch, but you could always roast the marshmallows and add them to the cupcakes. The torch can be used for so many desserts, including crèmé brûlee, so I feel like the 20 dollar investment is well worth it!

    What could be better than Mudslide Cupcakes? There is one dessert I always want to order when it's on the menu, and that's a mudslide. However it's made, you know it's going to be good, right? I mean, when you combine chocolate, marshmallow fluff, toasted marshmallows, and crunchy walnuts, you just can't go wrong.

    What You Need to Make Mudslide Cupcakes

    To make the cupcakes, you will need flour, baking soda, sea salt, baking powder, cocoa, unsalted sweet cream butter, granulated sugar, pure vanilla extract, an egg, milk, and mini marshmallows. For the frosting, you'll need unsalted sweet cream butter, powdered sugar, cocoa, and heavy whipping cream.

    To decorate the cupcakes, you'll use marshmallow Fluff, chocolate sauce, and walnuts. You will also need cupcake liners.

    What could be better than Mudslide Cupcakes? There is one dessert I always want to order when it's on the menu, and that's a mudslide. However it's made, you know it's going to be good, right? I mean, when you combine chocolate, marshmallow fluff, toasted marshmallows, and crunchy walnuts, you just can't go wrong.

    How to Make these Cupcakes

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees

    Line cupcake pan with paper liners

    Using a medium bowl mix together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking soda, and powder.

    Set aside.

    In another mixing bowl, butter and sugar until creamed for 2 minutes

    Add in the vanilla and egg until well mixed

    On low gradually mix in the dry ingredients with the wet and mix until combined.

    Add in milk and mix

    Evenly distribute the batter into the cupcake liners

    Push a mini marshmallow into the center of the cake batter

    Bake for 21-24 minutes

    What could be better than Mudslide Cupcakes? There is one dessert I always want to order when it's on the menu, and that's a mudslide. However it's made, you know it's going to be good, right? I mean, when you combine chocolate, marshmallow fluff, toasted marshmallows, and crunchy walnuts, you just can't go wrong.

    How to Make the Frosting

    In a large mixing bowl with the whisk attachment, add in all ingredients and mix until combined.

    If not smooth, add in another tablespoon of heavy whipping cream, scraping sides as you mix.

    When you have stiff peaks, stop mixing.

    Add frosting to round tip piping bag.

    Begin at the center and work your way around each cupcake.

    What could be better than Mudslide Cupcakes? There is one dessert I always want to order when it's on the menu, and that's a mudslide. However it's made, you know it's going to be good, right? I mean, when you combine chocolate, marshmallow fluff, toasted marshmallows, and crunchy walnuts, you just can't go wrong.

    How to Decorate the Cupcakes

    Place mini marshmallows all over the frosting and lightly torch with the butane torch.

    Sprinkle some chopped walnuts

    Drizzle with chocolate sauce and marshmallow fluff

    This would be a fun dessert for a birthday party! Let the kids decorate their own cupcakes (outside if you're able!) and have an adult torch the marshmallows as you go.

    Looking for more fun desserts? Check out this round up of 17 Amazing Disney Cupcakes or these Butterfinger Brownies!

    This decadent mudslide cupcake is the perfect little dessert for any occasion, and it's such an recipe. Think all the goodness of a mudslide dessert on a chocolate cupcake!

    Mudslide Cupcakes

    Amazing moist cupcakes with chocolate, marshmallow fluff, toasted marshmallows, and crunchy walnuts on top. Pretty much heaven.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 45 minutes
    Cook Time: 24 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 408kcal
    Author: Kelly Stilwell

    Equipment

    • Culinary Torch 
    • Cupcake liners

    Ingredients

    For the Cupcakes

    • 1 C flour
    • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • ⅓ C cocoa
    • ½ C unsalted butter softened
    • ¾ C sugar
    • ½ T pure vanilla extract
    • 1 egg 1 egg
    • 1 C whole milk
    • Mini marshmallows

    For the Frosting

    • ½ C unsalted sweet cream butter
    • 3 C powdered sugar
    • ½ C cocoa
    • 3 T heavy whipping cream 

    To Decorate the Cupcakes (use ingredients to taste)

    • Mini marshmallows
    • Marshmallow fluff
    • Chocolate sauce
    • Chopped walnuts

    Instructions

    To Make the Cupcakes

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • Line cupcake pan with paper liners
    • Using a medium bowl mix together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking soda, and powder. Set aside.
    • In another mixing bowl, butter and sugar until creamed for 2 minutes
    • Add in the vanilla and egg until well mixed
    • On low gradually mix in the dry ingredients with the wet and mix until combined.
    • Add in milk and mix
    • Evenly distribute the batter into the cupcake liners
    • Push a mini marshmallow into the center of the cake batter
    • Bake for 21-24 minutes

    To Make the Frosting

    • In a large mixing bowl with the whisk attachment, add in all ingredients and mix until combined.
    • If not smooth, add in another tablespoon of heavy whipping cream, scraping sides as you mix.
    • When you have stiff peaks, stop mixing.
    • Add frosting to round tip piping bag.
    • Begin at the center and work your way around each cupcake.

    To Decorate

    • Place mini marshmallows all over the frosting and lightly torch with the butane torch.
    • Sprinkle some chopped walnuts
    • Drizzle with chocolate sauce and marshmallow fluff

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 | Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Angela

      December 19, 2016 at 2:44 pm

      How many cupcakes does this recipe make?

      Reply
    2. Sonya Morris

      March 28, 2016 at 10:03 pm

      Oh my goodness these look amazing! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    3. Sonya Morris

      March 28, 2016 at 10:03 pm

      Oh my goodness these look amazing! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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