Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow-Coconut Frosting {My homemade Sno Balls}

May 10, 2013

Rich, chocolate cupcakes topped with marshmallow frosting and sprinkled with coconut. These cupcakes are my version of a homemade sno ball.

Cake
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 ¼ c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 ½ c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. baking cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. water

Marshmallow Frosting
2 (7 oz.) jars marshmallow crème
1/2 c. butter, at room temperature
2 c. powdered sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1-3 T. heavy whipping cream
2-3 drops red food coloring, optional
Sweetened shredded coconut

1. For the cake, preheat oven to 375 F. Grease or line 2 12-cup muffin tins. 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
343

Sodium
113mg
4% DV

Fat
16g
24% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
47g
16% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV

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