Saturday, June 14, 2008

Chocolate Graham Cupcakes With Toasted Marshmallow

This weekend, my dear friend Melissa and I were indulging in a spa day to celebrate her birthday, and I wanted to make Melissa a special treat to mark her special day. There is nothing more decadent that getting totally pampered and topping the day with a decadent treat!

I love making this cupcake as much as people love receiving and eating them. What's not to love --- a graham base, a rich chocolate cake, and a fluffy toasted marshmallow topping. I love making it as it gives me an excuse to create that delicious fluffy marshmallow topping and toasting it with my blowtorch!


I've previously posted on this receipe, which you can find here. I've gotten a teensy bit better with my photography thanks to the discovery of the macro button on my camera, so be kind to my old photos! :)
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16 comments:

  1. Gretchen NoelleJune 15, 2008 at 6:38 PM

    These really are gorgeous!!

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  2. Jules SomeoneJune 15, 2008 at 8:11 PM

    That looks fabulous! I want to dive in!

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  3. IvyJune 16, 2008 at 12:39 PM

    WOW! Look how amazing these are!
    How did you make the swirls so grandios? And I love how you toasted them. Oh, I love culinary torches. :)

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  4. PrudyJune 17, 2008 at 5:33 AM

    Breathtaking! Perfection! Wow- I wish I could make those-just like that, so beautiful! I need a mini BT.

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  5. SandieJune 17, 2008 at 9:31 AM

    I love the marshmallow on top, I will have to try this!

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  6. Dianne's DishesJune 17, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    Oh wow...those are gorgeous!

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  7. AnonymousJune 17, 2008 at 12:19 PM

    I was the happy receipent of the beautiful and delicious cupcakes.
    They were amazing! Everyone loved them.

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  8. steph- whisk/spoonJune 17, 2008 at 3:40 PM

    woah--these are super beautiful!!! i saw that martha episode (and have also been to trophy), and have thought about these many times myself!

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  9. LilianaJune 18, 2008 at 7:57 AM

    I remember these wonderful cupcakes - they are on my 'to bake' list.

    Great photos!

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  10. MariJune 22, 2008 at 6:33 AM

    The toasted marshmallow topping looks gorgeous, your friend is a lucky lady!

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  11. My Sweet & SaucyJuly 6, 2008 at 10:48 PM

    I love the macro button too! Those photos are stunning!

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  12. CakespyJuly 7, 2008 at 12:20 AM

    YAY! I am lucky enough to live near Trophy Cupcakes, and yours look equally beautiful and delicious!

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  13. taraJuly 7, 2008 at 6:54 AM

    What can I say that hasn't already been said? These are beautiful, and their impressive crowns are sovery decadent-looking. These are sure to illicit a smile from anyone lucky enough to receive one. I have bookmarked the recipe, it looks perfect for some upcoming family events.

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  14. Tarah at Genesis of a CookJuly 8, 2008 at 11:44 AM

    Those look so good! They're gorgeous!

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  15. Becky QuanJuly 8, 2008 at 7:55 PM

    oh goodness. the dollop of toasted marshmallow is just making my insides scream. looks wonderful!

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  16. Ingrid_3BsAugust 26, 2008 at 8:00 AM

    Yum! I love marshmallows. You did an awesome job with the frosting. Impressive swirl.

    Your photos came out great and while your newest ones are better. The old ones are still good!
    ~ingrid

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