Vanilla Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting
Light and fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with a sweet, cloud-like marshmallow frosting. Perfect for a quick treat or a special occasion.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cupcake mix
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow fluff
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the 1 box vanilla cupcake mix, 3 eggs, 0.5 cup vegetable oil, and 1 cup water until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Divide the batter evenly among the 12 liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- 4
Spread a generous layer of the 1 jar marshmallow fluff over each cooled cupcake, using a spatula to create swirls.
- 5
Top each frosted cupcake with a sprinkle of the 1 cup mini marshmallows, pressing lightly so they stick. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Tools you’ll need
- muffin tin
- paper liners
- large bowl
- whisk
- wire rack
- spatula
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