Monday, March 26, 2012

S’more Cupcakes {Giveaway}

Posted by thecaramelcookie / 56 comments » / Cake, Cookies, Dessert, Vegan

We had Murphy neutered last week. He was not a happy camper.

I also cleaned the carpet, only to have Murphy run all over it with his muddy paws. I know. It’s an exciting life I lead.

In other news, I made these cupcakes.

The folks at All You magazine sent me a kit to try the Duncan Hines new Frosting Creations. Frosting Creations are basically packets of different flavorings that you can add to a can of unflavored frosting

I’m a sucker for anything s’mores so that’s why I decided to try the chocolate marshmallow frosting first! They came out pretty well and frosting was good although it I didn’t really detect much marshmallow taste in the frosting.

I also made these whoopie pies using the orange creme frosting. You can find the recipe here. I liked the taste of this one as well but found both frostings to be a little too runny for piping.

Overall, I like the offers unique flavor choices that Frosting Creations offer. You should  be able to find them at your local Walmart (mine didn’t have them in yet). I would like to try the cotton candy and white chocolate raspberry next!

And now, you can enter for a chance to win a Frosting Creations kit! The kit includes:

  • 2 boxes of Duncan Hines devil’s food cake mix
  • 2 boxes of Duncan Hines french vanilla cake mix
  • 4 starter cans of frosting
  • 4 flavor packets (chocolate marshmallow, orange creme, cherry vanilla, and strawberry shortcake)

I’m giving three kits away; here’s how to enter:

  1. Leave a comment letting me know which new frosting flavor you would like to try
  2. Become a fan of The Caramel Cookie on Facebook, leave a comment letting me know you are
  3. Follow @Caramel_Cookie_ on twitter, leave a comment letting me know you follow me
  4. Pin the cupcakes on pinterest and leave a comment letting me know

The giveaway ends on March 30th at 10:00pm.

*I was given the frosting creations kit and a copy of the lastest All You by All You. All reviews and opinions are my own*

Note: the devil’s food cake mix, frosting starter and orange creme frosting appear to be vegan. Yay!

S'more Cupcakes

From Duncan Hines

Ingredients:

Graham Cracker Layer:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup melted butter
2 tbsp. sugar
pinch of salt

Cupcakes:
1 pkg. Duncan Hines® Devil's Food Cake Mix
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/3 cups water
2 cups marshmallow fluff
2 cans Duncan Hines® Frosting Creations™ Frosting Starter
2 packets Duncan Hines® Frosting Creations™ Chocolate Marshmallow Flavor Mix
2 tbsp. graham cracker crumbs (optional, for topping)
24 mini-marshmallows (optional, for topping)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place cupcake liners in muffin pans.

Mix 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar and salt in small bowl. Place 2 tsp. of the graham cracker mixture in bottom of each cupcake liner. Use bottom of small juice glass to pack and flatten graham crust in liners. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes until graham cracker layer is golden. Let cool.

Meanwhile, prepare cake batter as directed on package. Scoop cake batter on top of graham cracker crust, filling cupcake liner no more than two-thirds full. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted into cupcakes comes out clean.

Let cupcakes cool for 5 minutes, then turn out of pans to finish cooling.

Cut a cone-shaped piece from middle of cupcake. Do not cut through graham cracker layer. Put marshmallow fluff in a piping bag or plastic bag with the corner cut off and squeeze fluff into hollow of cupcake.

Pour 1 packet of Duncan Hines® Frosting Creations™ Chocolate Marshmallow Flavor Mix into 1 can of Duncan Hines® Frosting Creations™ Frosting Starter. Stir until evenly blended. Repeat with second can and packet.

Frost cupcakes with the Chocolate Marshmallow frosting you just created.

Sprinkle tops of cupcakes with extra graham cracker crumbs and garnish with a mini-marshmallow, if desired.

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56 Responses to “S’more Cupcakes {Giveaway}”

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    Maureen — March 26, 2012 @ 9:19 am

    I would love to try the Caramel.

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    Mb — March 26, 2012 @ 9:46 am

    i’d like to try the caramel!

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    Amaris — March 26, 2012 @ 11:17 am

    the s’more cupcakes look yummy =) and I do want to try to make the whoopie pies too, you make everything look so tasty!

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    ShootingStarsmag — March 26, 2012 @ 7:29 pm

    I’m curious about the cherry vanilla

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    Becca - Cookie Jar Treats — March 26, 2012 @ 7:51 pm

    s’mores flavored treats are definitely becomeing way popular. These cupcakes look very good :)

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    Donna — March 26, 2012 @ 8:33 pm

    White chocolate raspberry!

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    Katie — March 26, 2012 @ 8:45 pm

    As a big s’mores fan, I’d love to try the chocolate marshmallow frosting!

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    Katie — March 26, 2012 @ 8:46 pm

    Pinned! :)

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    emily — March 26, 2012 @ 8:50 pm

    I have to say I’m most excited about cinnamon roll!

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    emily — March 26, 2012 @ 8:51 pm

    I’m a fan of the Caramel Cookie on Facebook.

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    emily — March 26, 2012 @ 8:52 pm

    I pinned the cupcakes.

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    Hannah — March 26, 2012 @ 9:08 pm

    Those cupcakes look so good! I would love to try the caramel, and the white chocolate raspberry! : )

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    Jessica F @ Meats and Other Eats — March 27, 2012 @ 12:21 am

    I’d like to try chocolate almond!

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    Jessica F @ Meats and Other Eats — March 27, 2012 @ 12:21 am

    I like you on facebook :)

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    Jessica F @ Meats and Other Eats — March 27, 2012 @ 12:21 am

    following on twitter @jfong1130

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    Jessica F @ Meats and Other Eats — March 27, 2012 @ 12:22 am

    pinned: http://pinterest.com/pin/286119382546485589/

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    Claire @ Blueberry Muffins — March 27, 2012 @ 7:21 am

    I can’t wait to try ‘Chocolate Marshmallow’ frosting~ yum!

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    Cindy B. — March 27, 2012 @ 9:25 am

    I would love to try the caramel.

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    Cindy B. — March 27, 2012 @ 9:26 am

    I’m a fan of The Caramel Cookie on Facebook.

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    Cindy B. — March 27, 2012 @ 9:27 am

    I follow @Caramel_Cookie_ on twitter,

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    Cindy B. — March 27, 2012 @ 9:29 am

    I pinned the cupcakes on Pinterest.

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    manda — March 27, 2012 @ 10:34 pm

    I would love to try chocolate almond!

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    Claire — March 28, 2012 @ 1:11 am

    I would love to try the caramel.

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    Adrianna — March 28, 2012 @ 2:50 pm

    I would love to try the strawberry shortcake!

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    Adrianna — March 28, 2012 @ 2:50 pm

    Following you on twitter from @adweeanna

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    Adrianna — March 28, 2012 @ 2:51 pm

    cupcake pinned. http://pinterest.com/pin/49539664621193632/

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    Adrianna — March 28, 2012 @ 2:58 pm

    Liked on facebook.

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    Jennifer — March 28, 2012 @ 8:22 pm

    Pinned! Can’t wait to try them!

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    Ambika — March 28, 2012 @ 9:26 pm

    I’d love to try the orange creme flavor!!

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    Ambika — March 28, 2012 @ 9:26 pm

    Liked you on FB!

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    Deidre — March 29, 2012 @ 1:03 am

    I’d like to try the cinnamon roll!

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    Lisa @ Sweet as Sugar Cookies — March 29, 2012 @ 1:35 am

    I want to try the caramel.

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    Lisa @ Sweet as Sugar Cookies — March 29, 2012 @ 1:36 am

    Just liked you on FB.

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    Lisa @ Sweet as Sugar Cookies — March 29, 2012 @ 1:36 am

    Now following you on Twitter.

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    Stacy Knight — March 29, 2012 @ 7:43 am

    I want to try chocolate marshmallow!

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    Stacy Knight — March 29, 2012 @ 7:43 am

    I like you on facebook!

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    Stacy Knight — March 29, 2012 @ 7:44 am

    I follow you on twitter!

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    Stacy Knight — March 29, 2012 @ 7:44 am

    I pinned it on pinterest!

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    Samantha — March 29, 2012 @ 8:48 am

    I would love to try the orange creme!

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    Kelly — March 29, 2012 @ 11:58 am

    I would love the Mint Chocolate!

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    Sarahanne — March 29, 2012 @ 2:11 pm

    I really want to try the Chocolate Almond- it was the flavor of our wedding cake! Yum!

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    Sarahanne — March 29, 2012 @ 2:12 pm

    I also liked you on facebook! :)

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    Sarahanne — March 29, 2012 @ 2:13 pm

    An I pinned it!

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    Tiffany — March 29, 2012 @ 4:50 pm

    I would love to try the Mint Chocolate flavor!

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    Tiffany — March 29, 2012 @ 4:51 pm

    I liked you on Facebook!

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    Tiffany — March 29, 2012 @ 4:51 pm

    I pinned the cupcake on Pinterest!

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    Mandiee — March 30, 2012 @ 1:39 am

    Cinnamon sounds good to me. I put cinnamon in EVERYTHING.

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    Julie — March 30, 2012 @ 12:47 pm

    chocolate marshmallow :)
    thanks

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    Julie — March 30, 2012 @ 12:48 pm

    like u on fb Julie A Scott Laws

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    Katie H. — March 30, 2012 @ 1:40 pm

    The cinnamon bun flavor sounds super tempting.

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    Katie H. — March 30, 2012 @ 1:41 pm

    I’m a fan of yours on Facebook. :) Also, your dog is so cute! I love his disappointed little face, haha. My cat looked like that after we got him neutered.

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    Katie H. — March 30, 2012 @ 1:44 pm

    I’m following you on Twitter!

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    Katie H. — March 30, 2012 @ 1:50 pm

    I pinned the cupcakes on Pinterest. :)

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    Stuffed Smores Cupcakes « The Cupcake Blog — March 30, 2012 @ 10:16 pm

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    Cheryl C — May 4, 2012 @ 11:28 pm

    I want to try chocolate almond yumm

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    Vera Zecevic – Cupcakes Garden — September 8, 2012 @ 12:50 am

    Ooooo!!!So delicious cupcakes! I would like to showcase this recipe on my cupcake recipes & ideas blog if you agree. Best regards

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