I made mini versions of these larger cupcakes a few weeks ago, but wasn’t happy with how flat my marshmallow frosting was. My marshmallow frosting TASTES amazing, and is great for frosting cakes, and cupcakes, but it’s thinner- so it can be spread easily- and for this I wanted thick and fluffy. SO I decided to use my regular Marshmallow recipe. And pipe it on while it was still warm and possible.
Easiest ever Marshmallow recipe
2 tablespoons of gelatin
¼ cup of water
2 cups of sugar
1 cup of water
1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
Soak the gelatin in ¼ of a cup of cold water in a small bowl and set aside to swell for 10 minutes.
In a large saucepan pour the sugar and second measure of water. Gently dissolve the sugar over a low heat stirring constantly.
Add the swollen gelatin and dissolve.
Raise the temperature and bring to the boil. Boil steadily but not vigorously for 15 minutes without stirring. Remove from the heat and allow to cool until lukewarm.
Add the vanilla essence and whisk the mixture with an electric mixer or beater until very thick and white.
This is when you would normally pour it into a pan, but we’re going to scoop the warm marshmallow into a pipping bag.
Pipe your cupcakes as fast as you can and set them aside to dry. If you take too long to pipe them the marshmallow inside the bag will thicken and harden and you won’t be able to squeeze any more out!
While those are setting up and getting a crust we’re going to melt the chocolate. You can use any chocolate you want, I like using semi sweet bars and shortening normally. But this time I had a bunch of chips on hand that I melted in my homemade double broiler (metal bowl sitting in a small pan of boiling water). If it’s not smooth enough add some shortening or oil, but not too much.
Now that the marshmallow is stiff your going to dip it into the chocolate! I like to dip it all the way up to the cupcake paper to seal it and keep everything fresh. I dip on one side and spin it around getting the whole thing.
Sprinkle crushed Graham crackers (or anything else you like) on top and let the chocolate cool!!! My kids couldn’t wait and broke into the warm cupcakes, getting chocolate everywhere, but it tasted great! And the next day, the few left, were also still amazing!!! Just wish I made a bigger batch!
You are making this pregnant lady drool.
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Ashlee Reply:
January 27th, 2011 at 7:17 pm
I’m glad!!! It means I’m doing something right!!!
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As soon as I saw the heading I knew I would be in love with this recipe! Can’t wait to try it!
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Ashlee Reply:
January 27th, 2011 at 7:17 pm
It is fabulous! And it makes great marshmallows as well!
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Talk about yummy!
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Ashlee Reply:
January 27th, 2011 at 7:18 pm
it sure is!!! I’m am so sorry that I didn’t get you a recipe!!! I feel terrible. I really wanted to do it.
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Oh my heck, Ashlee! I’m having a chocolate moment here that’s not pretty. I’m soooo hungry looking at these–they look amazing! Can.not.wait to try these.
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Ashlee Reply:
February 5th, 2011 at 8:55 pm
I’m not going to lie, it’s wonderful!!! Enjoy!
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What is the cornstarch and icing sugar mixture for?
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Ashlee Reply:
February 14th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
HA! I copy and pasted the recipe for marshmallows over… Usually you take the marshmallows and pour them in a wet pan. Let them set, cut them up and shake them with the mixture to coat them so they don’t stay sticky!
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Oh my goodness, they look amazing! I wish I had one right now!
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Ashlee Reply:
February 14th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Thanks! They did turn out really well! They are a bit messy, since the kids couldn’t wait until they cooled to eat them, but oh so good!
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I’m saving this one!
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Ashlee Reply:
February 15th, 2011 at 11:57 pm
Thanks! I hope you try them out sometime! Super fun.
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Who knew? Not me. It’s a keeper. I mean, what’s a “little” sugar, right?
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Ashlee Reply:
February 16th, 2011 at 12:04 am
Exactly!!!! Theres always room for a “little” sugar!
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Those look delicious! Thanks for sharing!
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Ashlee Reply:
February 16th, 2011 at 12:07 am
Thanks! They did turn out really well…. Mmmm Now I wish I had some more!
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Hi! I host a weekly blog hop — It’s a Keeper Thursdays. I’d love for you to stop by and link up!
Thanks!
Christina @ It’s a Keeper
http://www.everydaytastes.com/
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Ashlee Reply:
February 17th, 2011 at 7:10 pm
Thanks so much for the invitation!
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I love how versatile this idea is. I can see it with lots of flavors of cake and/or white chocolate coating and it would all be So delicious. Thanks for sharing this!!
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Ashlee Reply:
February 17th, 2011 at 7:10 pm
Agreed! And you can flavor the marsmallow, peppermint instead of vanilla, or almond, etc…
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Oh my!!! I don’t even know what else to say except YUM!!!
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Ashlee Reply:
February 17th, 2011 at 7:07 pm
Thank you so much! They certainly were… Mmmm
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THOSE LOOK AMAZING! Keep up the good work! We are your newest followers.
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Ashlee Reply:
February 21st, 2011 at 11:18 am
Thank you so much! I love it when I make something people like! Thanks for coming by and following! I hope you like more of what I do!
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These look so yummy!
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Ashlee Reply:
February 21st, 2011 at 11:48 am
Thanks Hollie! You have a rare spelling, my sister spells her name the same way! I thought maybe she was actually commenting on my blog (a first). Good to have another Hollie around and I’m glad you like my cupcakes!
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These look amazing. I am totally sold on this frosting and can’t wait to try it!!! Thank you. Sharing on my FB page.
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Ashlee Reply:
February 21st, 2011 at 11:51 am
Thanks for sharing!!! Facebook is such a great way to share more and more with each other! Thanks for coming by and for sharing! (don’t know why my images aren’t showing up, Grrr!)
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