Easter is coming up this Sunday and, as usual, I needed to make cupcakes. I wanted something easy, think semi-homemade, and fitting with the season. While shopping at Aldi I passed a bag of mini marshmallows and remembered those chocolate marshmallow bunnies I used to devour every Easter. I adapted a Chocolate Marshmallow Cupcake recipe (to make it easier) and added a creamy, albeit very sticky, marshmallow frosting. It’s the best of both worlds!
Instructions & Tips
I made my cupcakes by using a boxed chocolate cake mix, prepared as directed on the package, with the addition of some sour cream and vanilla flavoring. I always add sour cream to boxed mixes because it makes the cupcakes moist. Tip: Substitute a gluten free boxed chocolate cake mix to make it gluten free.
I baked the cupcakes as directed on the package. As soon as I removed them from the oven, I cut a small hole out of the top and added four to six mini marshmallows per cupcake. TIP: Be sure to do this as soon as possible to allow the marshmallows to melt. You can use a special cupcake corer or a small spoon to make the hole in the cupcake.
I made a marshmallow creme ganache topping using marshmallow creme, vanilla, powdered sugar and a small amount of heaving whipping cream. You can also use milk if you prefer.
Once the cupcakes were cooled completely I spread approximately one to two tablespoons of frosting on each cupcake. To make the cupcakes Easter ready, I added marshmallow bunnies to the top, but they’re just as good without them.
Printable Recipe
- Cupcakes:
- 1 box Baker’s Choice Chocolate Cake Mix, prepared as directed on package
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup sour cream
- Filling:
- 2 cups Baker’s Choice mini marshmallows
- Topping:
- 1 cup Baker’s Choice marshmallow creme
- 3 tablespoons cream OR milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- Prepare cake mix as directed on package, adding eggs, oil and water. Blend in sour cream and vanilla. Pour into cupcake liners and bake as directed on package. When done, remove from oven and immediately cut small holes in the top of each cupcake. Add four to six marshmallows into each hole and replace removed chocolate cake on top of the marshmallows. Allow to cool completely.
- For Frosting:
- Add Marshmallow Creme, vanilla and powdered sugar into a medium bowl. Add the milk or cream and stir until smooth. If mixture is too thick, add another tablespoon milk or cream. Spread 1 tablespoon frosting onto each cupcake. Top as desired.
What are your favorite dishes to make at Easter?
Oh my goodness how delicious do they look, peeps are one of those things I really wish we got over here. x
Those Chocolate Marshmallow Cupcakes look so delicious!! Thanks for your recipe!!
So cute and yummy. I love to see all of the Easter creativity, I’ve never had cupcakes and marshmallows but they sounds amazing together.
I’m not a fan of the bunnies, but I could eat marshmallow fluff all day! With chocolate, you’ve got my vote!
They are cute. It was a fun way to use the bunny Peeps.
What a fun way to make something sweet with Peeps! Just in time for Easter too.
This is so cute. I was looking for an easy recipe to do this weekend and this is perfect.
What cute little cupcakes!
These are just adorable.
These cupcakes look so delicious and easy to make. They will be great for Easter. I will have to try making some.
These are so cute! They would be perfect for any Easter challenge!
How fun! I love the filling idea, I think that would be a huge hit in our house. These are just perfect and oh so adorable, wonderful addition for Easter weekend
I love this idea! I will have to try these for Easter! I love cute recipes like this for the holidays, and this looks delicious!
The bunny is so cute! I love making cupcakes, it’s so easy to do and i enjoy it always.
OK this I will definitely have to make. The kids will just love it and I will enjoy eating it myself too. 🙂
A chocolate cupcake is delicious as is, but the Peeps marshmallow makes it even more amazing. These are going to be a hit on Easter.
Chocolate and marshmallow–a match made in sugar heaven! I should make these for the kiddos in the neighborhood.
I want to eat ALL of these! I love chocolate cupcakes, marshmallows and Peeps. Totally trying this!
I would definitely make these cupcakes with my kids.
I’m not a Peeps fan but I do love chocolate cupcakes and marshmallows.
Peeps are such a great treat! I have never seen marshmallow stuffed cupcakes before though, so yummy!
Adorable idea! I always think I’ll make things like this and then run out of time. You’ve made this look so easy!
These cupcakes look so adorable and I love that they have the filling in the middle. I am having a lot of company over on Easter and I may try to make these. Thanks for the recipe!
They’re adorable. If my son had his way, he’d make marshmallows his own food group!
Yummy in my tummy! I love that these cupcakes are actually stuffed with marshmallows.
I really like that tip about adding sour cream to the mix. I’ve never heard that before, but now I really want to try it!
These are adorable. I bet my granddaughter would enjoy making them with me.
Oh those look good… and love that you put the marshmallows inside, a great idea.
Those Chocolate Marshmallow Cupcakes look so yummy (and perfect for Easter.) This is such a fun way to use Peeps too. I’ll definitely have to try out this recipe for my Easter celebrations <3
Aww, these are the best. I’d love to make some Easter cupcakes like these. Those marshmallows sound great!
This is such a bad time for me to be reading this as I am on no sugar this week and I just want to eat anything sweet lol. Loves delicious
This looks like such a fun and delicious recipe. My girls love peeps so I know this dessert will be a hit in my house. I can’t wait to try it!
Love this! We made cupcakes once and hid cookie dough inside and they were a HUGE hit. Will have to try hiding marshmallows for a ooey gooey treat!
I’ve never been a fan of peeps. But I LOVE the way they look, they are so darn cute. These would be great for Easter
I love how you poked those mini marshmallows inside the cupcake. Yum! These are too cute and perfect for Easter. I bet they are delicious.
Oh, I’m sure your recipe is delicious with that sour cream added. My grandchildren would devour these with the marshmallow frosting and that Peep on top! Happy Easter!
These are super cute. I bet the kids love these. It reminds me of a marshmallow lava sort of thing.
I love it when cupcakes have a surprise filling in the middle. These ones are right up my alley!