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A plate of Black Velvet Marshmallow Cupcakes with fluffy frosting and gooey marshmallow filling.
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Black Velvet Marshmallow Cupcakes

Black Velvet Marshmallow Cupcakes are a fun twist on classic cupcakes. They are rich, dark, and filled with fluffy marshmallow goodness. Great for any occasion, these cupcakes will wow your family and friends!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon black food coloring

Filling

  • 1 cup marshmallow fluff
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)

Frosting

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract and black food coloring.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
  • Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • For the filling, beat marshmallow fluff and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Remove a small portion from the center of each cooled cupcake and fill with the marshmallow mixture.
  • For the frosting, beat butter until creamy, then gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar. Add milk and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
  • Frost filled cupcakes and decorate as desired.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

For a different twist, swap the marshmallow filling for chocolate ganache. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Fat: 18g