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Marshmallow in the middle chocolate cupcakes {a semi-recipe}

Why have a regular old chocolate cupcake, when you can have a scrumptious, marshmallow in the middle chocolate cupcake? Let’s face it – if you’re going to have to work off all those calories by Just Dancing for an hour, you should totally make sure that it was worth every single morsel – and these suckers are worth it! Rich, chocolatey cupcake goodness, filled with a creamy marshmallow center – y’all! I know, I know, you’re probably going to say “but they’d be better if you make them from scratch.” It’s all good – I’m cool with a cake mix. They’re quick, easy, and since I’m not the world’s best baker, it’s pretty much the only way that I’m actually going to bake a cake. Just sayin’. Want to know my secret to getting the marshmallow in the middle? Well, let’s get to it….
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First, you start with a regular chocolate or devil’s food cake mix. Any brand will do. You’re going to mix it according to the directions (but I always add a TBS of vanilla to the mix because I swear it tastes better that way.) You’ll also need some regular size marshmallows and some chocolate frosting. Again, from scratch is fine, but I’m lazy and stuff.

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After you mix the cake batter, fill cupcake liners 1/2 way with batter. Push a whole marshmallow into the center, then bake according to the directions.

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When they are done, you’ll have a crater in the middle. It looks gross right now, but it’s worth it. Pinky promise! As soon as they come out, push a fresh marshmallow into the center, then pop them back into the oven for about 2 minutes. You want them to get all melted and fill in the hole.
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When the come out, just know ahead of time that the marshmallow will fall a bit. You’re going to have a small dip in the top. It’s all good – don’t stress out 🙂

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Use a spoon to help coax the cupcakes out of the pan – gently – and put them on a cooling rack to cool.

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Then, frost your cupcake as normal. It’s going to cover up all the ugly, but also add another level of yum.

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They’re like covert cupcakes – they look totally normal on the outside, and then BAM! the inside takes you by surprise (unless you know it’s in there!)

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Don’t hold it against me if you have to have an all day dance fest to work off all the calories…. the marshmallow in the middle chocolate cupcakes can be kind of addictive. You’ve been warned!

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Comments

  1. Harri Davison says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:06 am

    These look incredible!!

    Harri

    at-rubik.blogspot.com

    Reply
  2. Jo says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:57 am

    O my word! These look soooooo good!

    Reply
  3. Sue Marrazzo says

    April 3, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    This looks like one I will try!
    Thanks.

    Reply
  4. Furniture-Ology says

    April 3, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    They look delicious!

    Reply
  5. Pendra Heldt says

    April 4, 2013 at 12:33 am

    YUM!

    Reply
  6. NanaDiana says

    April 4, 2013 at 12:50 am

    Oh- I could probably eat a whole pan of those by myself- if I would let me! Fun recipe- xo Diana

    Reply
  7. Aisa Wijaya says

    April 4, 2013 at 12:59 am

    do you think it will taste the same if I just use the marshmallow cream or I just load in marshmallow after baking?

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      February 25, 2018 at 6:48 pm

      I’d like you to do it and tell us about it

      Reply
  8. Julia Klimek says

    April 8, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    They look amazing! Thank you for sharing, I will make them for the kids (that’s always what I say when I want something)! Pinned!

    Reply
  9. Mama Perq says

    January 7, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    Upon making these delicious looking cupcakes I found that it is very hard to get them off the pan with out them falling apart within the cupcake holder. I followed the directions twice and both times the same thing. Although delicious looking I believe I will try adding the marshmellow after for the third batch. Thanks for the recipe!

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  10. Kristine says

    June 24, 2014 at 6:20 am

    Awesome and easy recipe.. I followed the directions except I used a half of a marshmallow before baking and I didn’t have the spill over so the cupcakes just popped out of the pan. It didn’t make as large as a hole but I was still able to push a whole marshmallow in after baking. I also added crumbled graham crackers after frosting and a toasted marshmallow to the top(placed marshmallow on a cookie sheet under the boiler until toasted and than placed on top of cupcake)…..BIG hit with the teens. Thanks shabby creek cottage for an great and simple recipe 🙂

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    • Esther Lee says

      September 9, 2017 at 9:48 pm

      We’re going to try your way of doing things for my brother’s 11th birthday tomorrow.

      Can’t wait to try it! It looks so fun.
      A 9-year-old baker

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      • Gina Luker says

        September 10, 2017 at 9:56 am

        Have fun, they are super yummy!

        Reply
  11. Sarah Jenkins says

    January 10, 2015 at 9:41 am

    I thought you might like to know there’s a website stealing recipes from food bloggers, publishing them on their own website and Facebook page in an attempt to generate Adsense clicks.

    Here’s your recipe:

    http://marshmallowinthemiddlechocolatecupcakes.likeadee.com/marshmallow-in-the-middle-chocolate-cupcakes.html

    And their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/grandmotherskitchen

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    • Gina Luker says

      January 28, 2015 at 9:36 am

      Thanks for the heads up!

      Reply
  12. Christie says

    February 1, 2015 at 7:04 am

    yum! Do you think this can be done with marshmallow cream? We don’t eat products with gelatin.

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    • Gina Luker says

      February 2, 2015 at 7:27 am

      I have taken marshmallow creme and piped it into cupcakes after baking – super yummy!

      Reply
  13. Rachel says

    March 13, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    Love these cupcakes. I get requested often to make them. Easy to make and so good!!

    Reply
  14. Laura says

    March 1, 2016 at 11:05 pm

    This is the recipe I was looking for! I’m lazy, too. THANK YOU!!!

    Reply
  15. Jennifer Brauns says

    March 15, 2016 at 10:01 am

    What a great twist on an old favorite. Thank you so much for sharing this!

    Reply
  16. Debbi says

    June 25, 2016 at 6:30 am

    My family will love these especially my son

    Reply
  17. Ronnie atwal says

    August 21, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    I made these cupcakes but used a bigger cupcake pan. I found that when I put the marshmallow in the middle and baked them the marshmallow rose to the top as the cupcakes baked. I was therefore unable to put in the second marshmallow. They were still delish but next time I will bake in a smaller cupcake pan and use paper liners like you did. Practice makes perfect. I will make perfect cupcakes with marshmallow in the middle if it’s the last thing I do. Thank you so much for this great recipe. If you know why this happened please let me know.

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    • Gina Luker says

      August 31, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      I’m not sure Ronnie, but you have the right attitude, practice always makes perfect! Good luck 🙂

      Reply
    • Laura says

      October 19, 2018 at 3:22 pm

      Love your determination! If a recipe fails, I hesitate to ever make them again! I have a new mantra now: “Practice makes perfect”!

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      • Gina Luker says

        October 22, 2018 at 10:30 am

        Absolutely Laura, I have to remind myself of that…alot 🙂

        Reply
    • Linda says

      January 7, 2020 at 8:53 pm

      Try using the aluminum cupcake liners. I use them all the time. They seem to be better getting it off a cupcake, plus you also get a paper liner between each foil liner.

      Reply
  18. Alison says

    September 26, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    I made these over the weekend for my 2 year old’s birthday (he is obsessed with marshmallows) and they were a huge hit! I cannot wait to make them again, and they were so easy too

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    • Gina Luker says

      September 27, 2016 at 11:26 am

      That is awesome Alison, I’m so happy he liked them!!

      Reply
  19. Julie says

    September 27, 2016 at 11:31 am

    Does the marshmallow inside the cupcake stay soft and melted when the cake is cooled enough to be frosted?

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    • Gina Luker says

      September 28, 2016 at 7:20 am

      Hey Julie, it sure does! Super yummy and always a hit 🙂

      Reply
  20. Pat says

    November 8, 2016 at 9:21 am

    Do you refrigerate these or store in a container at room temp after baking? I need these to take for an event the next day. Also would the marshmallow harden in the middle if refrigerated?

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    • Gina Luker says

      November 8, 2016 at 11:42 am

      Hi Pat,
      There is no need to refrigerate, you would be fine to just store them for your event 🙂

      Reply
  21. Cari says

    January 9, 2017 at 7:39 am

    These look awesome. Can they be frozen?

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    • Gina Luker says

      January 9, 2017 at 7:59 am

      Sure Cari, they are yummy when still a bit cold 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  22. Judy Oglesby says

    January 17, 2017 at 10:16 am

    I made these today haven’t eaten yet. But I know there going to be a hit

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  23. Kat says

    February 2, 2017 at 2:28 pm

    Just have these in the oven right now, but the first marshmallow doesn’t seem to have melted like yours, it’s just melted there’s no hole to add another! Hoping they turn out ok!

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    • Gina Luker says

      February 3, 2017 at 7:44 am

      Good luck Kat, I’m sure they will be…or were yummy 🙂

      Reply
  24. Sarah says

    March 5, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    Cupcakes were a big hit with the fiance`! Substituted vegetable oil with unsweetened apple sauce; brings out more of a chocolate flavor 🙂 Thank you for sharing your brilliant semi-homemade recipe!

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    • Gina Luker says

      March 7, 2017 at 7:53 am

      That is a great idea Sarah and a healthier one too ! Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
  25. Felice says

    March 14, 2017 at 11:04 am

    Would layers work. Cake mix, marshmallow then more cake mix.

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    • Gina Luker says

      March 15, 2017 at 1:45 pm

      It just might Felice, I haven’t tried it but it could be yummy!

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      • Always says

        April 20, 2017 at 2:00 am

        I am confused, the first marshmallow was melted? So there’s a whole on it?

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        • Gina Luker says

          April 21, 2017 at 9:25 am

          Yes, the first marshmallow melts and creates a hole, so you put a second marshmallow in the hole and bake for just a bit longer. Let it cool and then frost 🙂 Re-read the post I show it step by step. They are super yummy 🙂

          Reply
  26. Tracy says

    August 7, 2017 at 5:59 pm

    Christie, there vegetarian marshmallows! They are delicious! I have 7 vegetarian kids, I buy a case the beginning of summer! Toasting, in recipes, for s’more dip.

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    • Gina Luker says

      August 8, 2017 at 3:35 pm

      Very cool Tracy, I had no idea, thanks for the tip 🙂

      Reply
  27. Marta says

    August 21, 2017 at 9:37 pm

    Marshmallows are dairy free. We needed dairy free treats to share at day camp for my daughter’s birthday. We made a batch of dairy free mini cupcakes and put mini marshmallows in each one. They’re great! Thank you for this easy recipe.

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    • Gina Luker says

      August 22, 2017 at 8:38 am

      That is awesome Marta! So glad they came in handy 🙂

      Reply
  28. Elizabeth says

    October 16, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    Hi! My name is Elizabeth and I really want to ask you something. Why didn’t you put the yield or the servings? It’s just that I have a school project and my teacher told me to say how many servings there are and how many do you need to make 30. Also, the servings cannot be less than 4 and it cannot be more than 10. Also, there is suppose to be 8 or more ingredients. There can’t be less than 8. Also, I want to make these cupcakes. But I don’t know the yield. So…..maybe you can add it? If you can? PLEASE??????

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    • Gina Luker says

      October 17, 2017 at 8:35 am

      Hi Elizabeth,

      It yields about 24 cupcakes. The marshmallow takes up some room so you get more than if you just had the batter. It is from a box mix so just look at the box yield and understand you will get more because of the marshmallow. I suggest you try making them and then you will have all of the answers to your project questions. Note though, it does not have more than 8 ingredients. Good luck 🙂

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      • Elizabeth says

        October 17, 2017 at 8:13 pm

        Thank you very much! I appreciate it!!!!!!!!

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        • Gina Luker says

          October 18, 2017 at 11:43 am

          My pleasure Elizabeth 🙂

          Reply
  29. mildred says

    May 25, 2018 at 12:58 pm

    I cant find a recipe for the cup cakes.

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    • Gina Luker says

      May 28, 2018 at 10:43 am

      I used a cake mix Mildred 🙂 If you read the post I give step by step instructions, I hope you like them 🙂

      Reply
  30. Sandy says

    March 25, 2019 at 8:19 am

    I would like to join your blog, but I do not see a format where you sign up to do that.

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  31. Sandy says

    March 25, 2019 at 8:22 am

    I would like to join your blog, but I do not see a format to sign up for it. Did I miss it somewhere?

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    • Gina Luker says

      March 25, 2019 at 11:38 am

      Hi Sandy, thanks so much, I’d love to have you join me 🙂 Here is a link to sign up for my newsletter and follow along, https://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/subscribe-weekly-newsletter

      Reply
  32. Monique says

    April 26, 2019 at 1:20 pm

    Thanks for the recipe! I used it to do the gender reveal of my baby, with vanilla cupcakes and a blue marshmallow in the centre – would love to show you a picture – it was a major success!! I also used half a marshmallow the first time in the oven and then a whole one the second time round.

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    • Gina Luker says

      April 29, 2019 at 8:28 am

      Aww, what a sweet idea!! Thanks for sharing and congrats!!

      Reply
  33. Cathy says

    August 4, 2019 at 8:00 am

    Made these for a pig roast yesterday with a gummy pig on top for decoration. They were delicious! Mine did not get as defined a “well” during the first bake but I still didn’t have a problem putting in the 2nd marshmallow. It was a lot of fun watching the marshmallows puff up then deflate in the oven 🙂
    I used paper muffin tin liners and clean up wasn’t too bad, especially for the ones I filled just half full with batter. Of course on some, I filled them a bit more and these were the ones that bubbled up and over the edges. Will make these again.

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    • Gina Luker says

      August 5, 2019 at 10:18 am

      That sounds adorable Cathy!

      Reply
  34. Layla womack says

    April 27, 2020 at 11:21 pm

    Omg. These are so good. The Marshmallows in the beginning crystallize to form the crevice for the marshmallow at the end to melt in. Then you can decorate and ice as normal. You use a box mix so it will make a few more due to the added volume of the marshmallows but it’s pretty foolproof. Great recipe. Thank you for the content.

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    • Gina Luker says

      April 29, 2020 at 11:47 am

      Thanks so much Layla, so happy you liked them 🙂

      Reply
  35. amy liaw says

    May 24, 2020 at 1:12 am

    Do the marshmallows stay soft the next day or two? I need to make ahead cupcakes for a birthday.

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    • Gina Luker says

      May 25, 2020 at 10:19 am

      I am not sure Amy, ours have never lasted that long, I would think they would though.

      Reply

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