Description
Camp Fire Cupcakes are a fun and creative dessert that captures the essence of a campfire in a delicious treat. These cupcakes are perfect for camping-themed parties or summer celebrations, offering a sweet and themed delight for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box – usually eggs, oil, and water)
Toppings:
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 12 pretzel sticks broken in half
- Red, orange, and yellow candy melts or colored sprinkles
- Optional chocolate chunks or mini chocolate bars for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven and prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package directions.
- Bake: Line a 12-count muffin tin with cupcake liners and divide the batter evenly. Bake as directed on the box, usually 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Decorate: Let cupcakes cool completely. Once cooled, spread chocolate frosting over each cupcake. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers around the edges to mimic dirt or ash. Place mini marshmallows in the center of each cupcake. Use broken pretzel sticks to form a mini campfire on top, arranging them in a teepee shape.
- Add Flames: Melt red, orange, and yellow candy melts (or use colored sprinkles) and drizzle over the marshmallows and pretzels to resemble flames. Garnish with chocolate chunks if desired.
Notes
- For toasted marshmallows, place topped cupcakes under a broiler for 30–60 seconds—watch carefully.
- These cupcakes are perfect for camping-themed parties or summer celebrations. Let kids decorate their own for a fun activity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
