Dessert for 12
S'mores Cupcakes
Chocolate cupcakes bake over graham crumbs, then receive chocolate ganache and a toasted meringue topping.
$4.95for 4 servings
$1.24 per serving$4.95 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 140 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Crackers, graham, cookies$0.22/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.88Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Coffee and tea$0.80/oz typical | a little | $0.13Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 6 | $1.80Typical price |
| Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.21Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 14 oz | $6.30Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.84 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarFlourCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaBaking powder and sodaSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup neutral oil
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 14 oz chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Mix the graham crumbs, melted butter, 4 tablespoons sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt, then press the mixture into the liners.
- Bake the crusts for 5 minutes, then cool them briefly.
- Whisk the flour, cocoa, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and remaining salt in a bowl.
- Whisk the eggs, 1/4 cup sugar, brown sugar, oil, vanilla, and buttermilk in another bowl, then stir in the dry mixture.
- Divide the batter over the crusts and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, then cool the cupcakes for 30 minutes.
- Heat the cream, pour it over the chocolate, stir until smooth, spread it over the cupcakes, and top with meringue made by whipping the egg whites, 3/4 cup sugar, corn syrup, cream of tartar, and vanilla over simmering water until 160 F and thick.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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