Rocky Road Cupcakes

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these decadent Rocky Road Cupcakes, a delightful twist on the classic rocky road treat. Moist and rich chocolate cake serves as the base for a luscious topping of gooey mini marshmallows, crunchy chopped nuts, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, all melted together to create a satisfyingly textured bite. A final drizzle of chocolate syrup adds an extra layer of indulgence, making these cupcakes perfect for chocoholics and sweet treat lovers alike. Ready in under 40 minutes, these cupcakes feature simple pantry staples like cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour, while their eye-catching presentation makes them a great choice for parties, bake sales, or simply elevating your snack game. Whether you’re hosting, gifting, or just treating yourself, these Rocky Road Cupcakes promise to be a crowd-pleasing showstopper!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:38 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup boiling water
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 0.5 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
• 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.

Step 5

Slowly stir in the boiling water, mixing until just combined. The batter will be thin; this is normal.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 16–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and immediately top each one with a small handful of mini marshmallows, chopped nuts, and chocolate chips.

Step 9

Return the cupcakes to the oven for 2–3 minutes, just long enough to soften the marshmallows slightly.

Step 10

Allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 11

Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top of each cooled cupcake before serving.

Step 12

Enjoy your Rocky Road Cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1105.1 grams (1105.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3248

Total Fat 137.50g	176%
Saturated Fat 39.00g	195%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.70g
Cholesterol 383mg	128%
Sodium 1931mg	84%
Total Carbohydrate 518.60g	189%
Dietary Fiber 56.60g	202%
Total Sugars 297.50g
Protein 70.00g	140%

Vitamin D 136IU	678%
Calcium 436mg	34%
Iron 32mg	177%
Potassium 2614mg	56%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.5%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 57.8%