Description
Campfire Cupcakes are fun, chocolatey treats decorated to look like mini bonfires, perfect for parties, BBQs, and outdoor gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Devil’s food cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box)
- 1 ½ cups butter, softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- A pinch of kosher salt
- Orange food coloring
- Yellow food coloring
- Pretzel sticks (for decoration)
- 48 mini marshmallows
- 24 toothpicks (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two cupcake pans with liners.
- Prepare Devil’s food cake mix according to package instructions and fill cupcake liners evenly.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- To make the buttercream, beat softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla, cream, and salt. Beat until smooth.
- Divide the buttercream into two bowls. Tint one with orange food coloring and the other with yellow. Mix well.
- Fill a piping bag with alternating spoonfuls of orange and yellow frosting for a swirled effect. Pipe onto each cooled cupcake.
- Insert a few pretzel sticks upright into the frosting to resemble campfire logs.
- Skewer two mini marshmallows on each toothpick and insert into each cupcake for a “roasting” effect.
- Serve immediately or store until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Practice piping frosting on parchment to get a perfect swirl.
- Use food-safe toothpicks and ensure marshmallows are securely attached.
- Store in a cool place if serving outdoors in warm weather.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Campfire Cupcakes, camping party desserts, bonfire cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, themed party treats, outdoor dessert ideas