BOXED CAKE MIX RECIPE

Whoopie Pies Made With Boxed Cake Mix Recipe


WHOOPIE PIES MADE WITH BOXED CAKE MIX 

Soft cake-like cookie sandwiches with creamy filling!


🛒 INGREDIENTS (Makes about 10–12 whoopie pies)

FOR THE CAKE MIX COOKIES

  • 1 box cake mix (chocolate is classic, but funfetti, red velvet, spice, or vanilla all work)

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or 1/2 cup melted butter for richer flavor)

  • 1/3 cup water OR milk (milk makes them softer and more tender)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional but recommended)

Optional Add-Ins for the Cookies

  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder (for deeper chocolate flavor)

  • ½ tsp espresso powder (enhances chocolate)

  • 2 tbsp sour cream (makes cookies extra soft and cakey)


FOR THE CLASSIC WHOOPIE PIE FILLING

Marshmallow Cream Filling

  • 1 cup marshmallow fluff/creme

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

  • 1–2 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1–2 tbsp milk or cream (as needed for consistency)

Optional Fillings

(More details in Variations section.)


🍰 INSTRUCTIONS — LONG STEP-BY-STEP


1. Prepare your baking trays


2. Make the whoopie pie “cookie” batter

In a large mixing bowl:

  1. Add cake mix.

  2. Add eggs, oil (or melted butter), and water/milk.

  3. Add vanilla.

  4. Mix with a spatula or hand mixer on LOW until combined.

The batter will be thicker than cake batter but softer than cookie dough — a “soft-drop” consistency.

OPTIONAL (recommended for puffy, cakey whoopie pies)

  • Stir in 2 tbsp sour cream

  • Add 1 tbsp additional cake mix if batter seems too runny


3. Scoop the batter

Scoop 2 Tbsp portions onto the prepared baking sheets:

  • Leave 2 inches spacing between each mound.

  • Keep portions uniform so the sandwiches match nicely.

For perfectly round whoopie pies:
Use a small ice-cream scoop or cookie scoop.


4. Bake the cakes

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.

Signs they’re done:

  • Tops spring back when touched

  • Edges look set but not browned

  • Centers don’t jiggle

Do NOT overbake—they should be soft and fluffy.


5. Cool completely

Let the cakes cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

They must be fully cool before filling so the frosting doesn’t melt.


MAKE THE FILLING (LONG VERSION)

In a mixing bowl:

  1. Beat butter until fluffy (1–2 min).

  2. Add marshmallow fluff; beat until smooth.

  3. Add powdered sugar gradually until creamy and thick.

  4. Add vanilla + pinch of salt.

  5. If needed, add 1–2 tbsp milk to adjust texture:

    • Too thick → add milk

    • Too thin → add more powdered sugar

Filling should be:
✔ Thick
✔ Spoonable
✔ Not runny
✔ Spreadable without squeezing out too easily


6. Assemble the whoopie pies

  1. Pair up the cooled cakes by size.

  2. Pipe or spread 1–2 tbsp filling onto the flat side of one cake.

  3. Gently press the matching cake on top to form a sandwich.

Don’t squeeze too hard — you want a soft “fluffy” look, not a pancake.


7. Chill briefly (recommended)

Refrigerate assembled whoopie pies for 20–30 minutes to help them:

  • Set

  • Hold shape

  • Get that classic tender, thick texture

They’re even better the next day!


FLAVOR VARIATIONS

1. Classic Chocolate Whoopie Pies

Use chocolate cake mix

  • extra 1 tbsp cocoa
    Filling: marshmallow cream vanilla filling


2. Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Use red velvet cake mix.
Add 1 tsp vinegar for authenticity.
Filling: cream cheese frosting


3. Lemon Whoopie Pies

Use lemon cake mix

  • lemon zest
    Filling: vanilla frosting or lemon buttercream


4. Funfetti Birthday Whoopie Pies

Use vanilla or funfetti cake mix
Filling: vanilla buttercream with sprinkles mixed in


5. Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies

Use chocolate cake mix
Filling: peanut butter buttercream (½ cup PB + ½ cup butter + 1–2 cup powdered sugar)


6. Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies

Use spice cake mix
Add ½ cup pumpkin puree
(Use only 1 tbsp water instead of ⅓ cup)
Filling: cinnamon cream cheese frosting


TIPS FOR PERFECT WHOOPIE PIES

  • Use milk instead of water for richer, softer cakes

  • For thicker cakes, refrigerate dough 10–15 minutes before scooping

  • Don’t overbake! Dry cakes = cracked whoopie pies

  • Match your tops and bottoms before filling

  • Use a piping bag for neater filling

  • Chill before serving for bakery-style texture


⭐ STORAGE

Room Temp

1–2 days in airtight container.

Refrigerator

Up to 5 days.

Freezer

Freeze individually wrapped (plastic wrap + freezer bag): up to 2 months.

OTHERS RECIPES

A nice boxed cake mix recipe to try !
Ingredients

* Pies
* 1 boxed cake mix ( different cake mixes...Chocolate, Lemon, Spice, Strawberry, Red Velvet)
* 3 eggs
* 1/2 cup water
* 1/2 cup oil
Filling
* 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
* 1 1/3 cups Marshmallow Fluff
* 3/4 cup powdered sugar
* 2 oz. cream cheese, softened
* 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
* 1/4 tsp. salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400
2. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper
3. In mixing bowl beat all ingredients on medium low speed until well combined
4. Drop by 2 tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheets, 2 inches apart
5. Bake 8-10 minutes, until puffed and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean
6. Cool on rack until completely cool
7. In mixing bowl, add butter, marshmallow, powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla, and salt
8. Beat until smooth
9. Put 1/2 of pies, flat side up, on a cool baking sheet
10. Mound about 1 1/2 tbls. filling in the center of each
11. Top with remaining pies, rounded side up, and press gently so filling spreads Keep chilled until ready to serve. 
The boxed cake mix recipe is ready ! Enjoy the cake...

Cake Mix Cookies



Cake Mix Cookies
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EASY CAKE MIX COOKIES

INGREDIENTS (Makes 20–24 cookies)

  • 1 box cake mix (any flavor: chocolate, vanilla, lemon, red velvet, etc.)

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for richer cookies)

Optional Mix-Ins (choose 1–2):


🍪 INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.


2. Mix the dough

In a bowl, combine:

  • Cake mix

  • Eggs

  • Oil

Stir until a thick dough forms.
(If adding chocolate chips or mix-ins, fold them in now.)


3. Scoop

Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop 1–2 tbsp sized dough balls onto the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.


4. Bake

Bake 9–12 minutes, depending on cookie size.

  • Edges should be set

  • Centers will look soft — they firm up as they cool

Do NOT overbake (the secret to soft cookies!).


5. Cool

Let cookies cool on the pan for 3–5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.


⭐ VARIATIONS

Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

  • 1 cup chocolate chips

  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder (optional for extra fudge)

Funfetti Cookies

Use white or vanilla cake mix

Red Velvet Cookies

Roll dough balls in powdered sugar before baking → crinkle cookies

Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Use lemon cake mix
Roll in powdered sugar → bright, tart, soft cookies

Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

Peanut Butter Cake Mix Cookies

Use yellow cake mix

  • 1 cup peanut butter
    (Replace 1/3 cup oil with ¼ cup oil if adding PB)

Carrot Cake Mix Cookies

OTHERS RECIPES

. a nice boxed cake mix recipe to try ! Great !

BOXED CAKE MIX RECIPE INGREDIENTS
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 stick butter, room temperature
  • 1 16-ounce bag chocolate chips
  • 1 box of your favorite cake mix

BOXED CAKE MIX RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Mix ingredients together. 
Drop on cookie sheet. Bake in 350F (180C) degree oven for 10-12 minutes. 
The boxed cake mix recipe is ready to serve...enjoy the cake !

Boxed Cake Mix Cobbler Recipe



Boxed Cake Mix Cobbler Recipe


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🍰🍓 Boxed Cake Mix Cobbler (Dump Cake-Style)

Ingredients

  • 1 box cake mix (yellow, white, vanilla, or lemon are most common)

  • 2 cans fruit pie filling (21 oz each)
    OR 4 cups frozen fruit + ½ cup sugar
    OR 4 cups fresh fruit tossed with ½–1 cup sugar

  • 1 stick (½ cup) butter, melted or sliced


Instructions

1. Preheat

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Add the fruit

Spread the pie filling (or prepared fresh/frozen fruit) evenly in the dish.

3. Add cake mix

Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit — do not mix.

4. Add butter

Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix
OR evenly place thin slices of butter all over the top.

5. Bake

Bake 45–55 minutes, until:

  • The top is browned and crisp

  • The fruit is bubbly around the edges

6. Cool slightly

Let rest 10 minutes so the juices thicken.


⭐ Popular Flavor Combos

1. Cherry + Chocolate Cake Mix (Black Forest Style)

Add chocolate chips on top.

2. Peach + Yellow Cake Mix

Classic Southern favorite.

3. Blueberry + Lemon Cake Mix

Bright and fruity.

4. Apple + Spice Cake Mix

Tastes like fall in a dish.

5. Pineapple + Vanilla Cake Mix

Add shredded coconut for a “tropical cobbler.”


📌 Optional Add-Ins


🍨 Serve With


ANOTHER RECIPES

BOXED CAKE MIX RECIPE INGREDIENTS
* 1 can cherry pie filling
* 1 x (20 ounce.) can crushed pineapple in juice
* 1 box cheap, plain yellow cake mix
* Sprinkling of cinnamon (opt.)
* 1 stk butter or possibly margarine, melted

BOXED CAKE MIX RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In 9 x 13 baking dish, stir together pie filling and pineapple. Sprinkle cake mix over all, breaking up any large lumps. Sprinkle with cinnamon if you like and drizzle with butter. (It will look impossible at this point, but have faith!) Cover tightly and bake for 45 min to 1 hr. or possibly till crust is light golden brown and center is hard. Serve hot with whipped cream or possibly ice cream...enjoy it !
Boxed cake mix recipe: chocolate-peanut-butter-cookies

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies From Cake Mix Recipe




🍫🥜 Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies (From Cake Mix)

Ingredients


Instructions

1. Preheat oven

Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
Line baking sheets with parchment.

2. Mix wet ingredients

In a bowl, beat together:

  • Eggs

  • Oil

  • Peanut butter

  • Vanilla (if using)

Mix until smooth.

3. Add cake mix

Add the dry chocolate cake mix.
Stir until it becomes a thick cookie dough.

Fold in:

  • Peanut butter chips or chocolate chips (optional).

4. Shape

Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto the baking sheet.
Slightly flatten the tops (cake-mix dough doesn’t spread much).

5. Bake

Bake 9–12 minutes until the edges are set.
The centers may look soft — that’s perfect.

6. Cool

Let cookies cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.


⭐ Variations

Peanut Butter Swirl

Add extra 2 tbsp peanut butter and swirl lightly into the dough before baking.

Reese’s Upgrade

Add:

Double Chocolate

Use devil’s food cake mix + fold in chocolate chunks.

Crunchy Edition

Mix in:


ANOTHER RECIPES
Boxed Cake Mix Recipe Ingredients

* One 18 1/(2-oz) box of devil's food cake mix
* 1 c. peanut butter
* 1/3 c. water
* 2 x Large eggs
* 1 c. peanut butter chips or possibly semisweet chocolate chips or possibly a combination of
* both

Boxed Cake Mix Recipe INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease cookie sheets. In a large bowl, combine by hand the cake mix, peanut butter, water and Large eggs. Stir till dough is formed. Stir in chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 15 min. Cold 1 minute on cookie sheets. Remove from sheets and cold completely..and the Boxed Cake Mix Recipe is ready to serve...enjoy it !

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Blueberry Ice Box Cake Mix Recipe



Creating your own homemade cake mix is a fantastic way to have the convenience of a box mix with the delicious flavor of a from-scratch recipe. This blueberry cake mix is perfect for keeping on hand for a last-minute dessert, for giving as a thoughtful gift, or for simplifying your baking routine.

Homemade Blueberry Cake Mix (From-Scratch Convenience)

This recipe creates a dry mix that you can store in your pantry. When you're ready for a fresh, warm blueberry cake, you just need to add a few simple wet ingredients. We use dried blueberries in the mix for shelf stability, but I'll include instructions for using fresh or frozen ones too.

Yields: Enough mix for one 9x9 inch cake or 12 muffins Prep time (for the mix): 10 minutes Storage: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.


Ingredients for the Cake Mix


Instructions for Making the Mix

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisking thoroughly ensures that the leavening agents are evenly distributed, which is key for a good rise.
  2. Add the Blueberries: Gently stir the dried or freeze-dried blueberries into the flour mixture. Be careful not to crush them.
  3. Package the Mix: Transfer the mix to a large, airtight jar or a zip-top bag. If giving as a gift, you can layer the ingredients in a clear jar for a beautiful presentation. Attach a tag with the "To Bake" instructions below.

To Bake the Cake (Using Your Mix)

When you're ready to bake, preheat your oven and gather these wet ingredients.

You Will Need:

Instructions:

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper. For muffins, line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with your cake mix. Using a spatula or wooden spoon, stir until just combined. Do not overmix! A few small lumps in the batter are perfectly fine. Overmixing will result in a tough cake.
  4. Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 35-45 minutes for a 9x9 cake, or 18-22 minutes for muffins. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
  5. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Let muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before moving to a wire rack.

Tips for Success & Variations

  • For
    a Fresh/Frozen Blueberry Cake:
    If you want to use fresh or frozen blueberries, omit the 1 cup of dried blueberries from the mix. When making the batter, gently fold 1 ½ cups of fresh or frozen (unthawed) blueberries into the batter at the very end.
  • Add a Streusel Topping: For a delicious, crunchy topping, mix together ½ cup of flour, ¼ cup of brown sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon, and 4 tbsp of cold butter (cut into small cubes). Sprinkle this over the batter before baking.
  • Lemon Blueberry Variation: Add the zest of one lemon to the dry mix ingredients for a bright, fresh flavor that pairs beautifully with blueberries.
  • Glaze It: For a simple glaze, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of milk or lemon juice until it reaches your desired consistency. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
  • Gluten-Free Option: Use a high-quality, 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour blend in place of the all-purpose flour.

Enjoy your convenient and delicious homemade blueberry cake


Easy Cherry Cobbler Using Box Cake Mix



 Easy Cherry Cobbler Using Box Cake Mix

Cobblers present an excellent fruit dessert alternative that eliminates the need for pie crusts, and I would contend they are even more flavorful. This recipe resembles my Cake Mix Apple Cobbler recipe, but it is simplified further by utilizing canned pie filling.

Although I typically use store-bought cake mix for baking actual cakes, I often incorporate them into recipes like this one, apple cobbler, and Pistachio Bread as a convenient shortcut ingredient. I consider these mixes to be an essential pantry item that can be utilized in numerous ways.

Why You Will Appreciate This Recipe

Straightforward - The use of basic and store-bought ingredients renders this recipe remarkably simple and easy to prepare.

Enjoyable Throughout the Year - The inclusion of canned pie filling enables this dessert to be savored all year long, rather than being restricted to specific fruit seasons.

Tasty - The combination of tartness and sweetness from the cherry filling pairs perfectly with the buttery topping, resulting in a dessert that is guaranteed to delight!

Ingredient Insights

Below are some tips and tricks regarding the ingredients required for this recipe. You can find precise measurements in the recipe card below!

Cherry pie filling - It is essential to select a high-quality canned pie filling, as it is the centerpiece of this dish. An all-natural or no sugar added variety will also suffice. Ensure you use canned pie filling rather than just canned cherries, as the pie filling contains thickening agents necessary for this recipe.

Lemon juice - Canned pie fillings often have a reputation for being excessively sweet. Incorporating some lemon juice will help to balance the sweetness and enhance the flavor of the canned pie filling.

Yellow cake mix - This ingredient imparts a rich, buttery flavor to the cobbler topping. While white cake mix could be an alternative, I prefer the depth of flavor that yellow cake mix provides.

Salted melted butter - This ingredient combines with the cake mix to create an irresistible topping.

This cherry cobbler made with cake mix may very well be the simplest and most delicious cobbler you have ever encountered! It is filled with cherry pie filling and finished with a buttery, cake-like topping.
This cherry cobbler prepared with cake mix could possibly be the easiest and tastiest cobbler you have ever tasted! It is generously filled with rich cherry pie filling and adorned with a cakey buttery topping.
This straightforward cobbler offers an ideal balance of sweet and tart flavors and requires only three easily accessible ingredients! Most importantly, since it does not depend on fresh fruit, it can be prepared at any time throughout the year, much like my Bisquick peach cobbler.
When fresh cherries are in season, do not miss the opportunity to try my cherry crisp! You will not be disappointed ♥ Additionally, consider trying my apple cobbler and strawberry cobbler next!

Cherry cobbler with cake mix served with vanilla ice cream.
What distinguishes a Cherry Dump Cake from a Cherry Cobbler made with Cake Mix?
They are remarkably alike and utilize the same ingredients. The distinction lies in the method; a dump cake involves placing the butter in thin slices or drizzling it melted over the top, resulting in a crispy topping akin to a crisp.
In contrast, this cobbler combines the cake mix and melted butter to form a crumb topping reminiscent of a cobbler.
Cherry cobbler with cake mix and pie filling served with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients Required:
- Cherry Pie Filling
- White Cake Mix
- Butter

Storage and Freezing:
How long can this be stored in the refrigerator? 
This cherry cobbler made with cake mix can be kept in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Can this be frozen? 
Yes, it can be frozen whole or in slices for up to 3 months.
Food Safety: For more information on storage tips, you may refer to this link. I adhered to the storage recommendations for "made with the mix" under "cakes" and cherries.

How Can I Tell When the Cobbler Is Finished?
The top will begin to brown, particularly around the edges, and the filling will bubble up at the sides.

cherry cobbler made with cake mix and served with vanilla ice cream

Is It Possible to Prepare Cherry Cobbler with Cake Mix in a Crockpot?
Indeed. Here’s the procedure:

Layer the cherry pie filling at the bottom of the crockpot.
Combine the cake mix with butter and sprinkle it over the cherries.
Cover the crockpot and set it to low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
How to Prepare Cherry Cobbler with Cake Mix

Step-by-step instructions on how to create Cherry Cobbler with Cake Mix

Distribute the cherry pie filling in the prepared baking dish.
Combine the cake mix and butter.
Spread the cake mix over the cherry pie filling. Bake.
Refer to the complete instructions below.

Recipe Variations
Almond: I enjoy the combination of cherries and almonds. Consider adding 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to the cherry filling or incorporating chopped or slivered almonds with the cake mix and butter.
Chocolate Variation: Replace the white cake mix with a chocolate cake mix for a chocolate cherry cobbler.
Browned Butter: For a more decadent, nutty cobbler topping, brown the butter prior to mixing it with the cake mix.

Additional Cobbler Recipes
Pear Cobbler
Bisquick Blueberry Cobbler
Bisquick Apple Cobbler
Blackberry Dumplings

Notes
Almond: I enjoy the combination of cherries and almonds. Consider adding 1/2 teaspoon to the cherry filling or incorporating chopped or slivered almonds with the cake mix and butter.
Chocolate Variation: Replace the white cake mix with a chocolate cake mix for a chocolate cherry cobbler.
Browned Butter: For a more decadent, nutty cobbler topping, brown the butter prior to mixing it with the cake mix.




Ingredients:

  • 2 cans 21 oz cherry pie filling-undrained
  • 1 pkg. white or yellow cake mix
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • 1 c. nuts (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pour cherries in bottom of 9x13 inch pan.

2. Sprinkle dry cake mix (usually around 3/4 of bag is enough) over cherries and do not stir.

3. Pour melted butter over cake mix; sprinkle nuts on top.(optional) Do not mix.

4. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, or until set. Cool. Enjoy the Easy Cherry Cobbler Using Box Cake Mix recipes !!!

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Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Cupcakes



Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Cupcakes 

These hot chocolate cupcakes are adorned with a delightful marshmallow buttercream, resembling tiny cups of hot cocoa! Featuring a candy cane handle and topped with mini marshmallows, they are a festive treat for the holiday season! 

Happy Thanksgiving Eve, everyone. It is astonishing to think that Thanksgiving is upon us, and just around the corner, we have Christmas to anticipate. Time truly seems to be racing by, yet today I find myself feeling somewhat melancholic about it. 
One of my closest friends and her family are relocating today, and it feels as though there is a significant void in my heart. You see, in this military lifestyle, the friends we make become akin to family. 
You may have heard this sentiment expressed by other military spouses, or perhaps you have experienced it yourself. If so, you understand the sorrow that accompanies saying farewell to a loved one, not knowing when or if your paths will intersect again. 

I have been fortunate to forge a small circle of very close friends through the army, friends who are like sisters to me. One of them is departing today, and I am genuinely struggling with this loss. 
The most challenging aspect, however, is that I am not the only one losing my best friend. My son is also experiencing a loss. 

He and my friend’s son are like two mischievous peas in a pod! They have been friends since preschool, and witnessing their farewell last night was truly heart-wrenching for me. This is primarily because neither of them fully comprehends what is occurring, and also because I realize this is merely the first of many heartaches I will endure on behalf of my little boy. 
It amazes me how deeply a mother feels every emotion for her child, even when they are unable to articulate those feelings themselves. Mothers possess such remarkable intuition; it is truly extraordinary.

I apologize for feeling so down today, but I realized that what I truly needed to cope with a situation like this was undoubtedly chocolate. Whenever I sense a significant wave of depression approaching, I find comfort in chocolate, french fries, Stella Rosa wine, and mindless television!

If you wish to find me in the coming weeks, I will likely have one of these indulgences close at hand. Just keep an eye out.

These cupcakes were incredibly enjoyable to prepare, and despite my current sadness, they still manage to bring a smile to my face and fill me with anticipation for the holiday season. I utilized my preferred chocolate cake recipe for the cupcakes and adorned them with a marshmallow buttercream.

The buttercream is airy and creamy, and absolutely delightful. To finish, I sprinkled mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and crushed candy canes on top, and added a mini candy cane handle. They resemble tiny cups of hot cocoa, and it’s nearly impossible not to smile while holding one. Chocolate truly comes to the rescue, doesn’t it?

More Wonderful Holiday Dessert Recipes
  • The Finest Chocolate Pecan Pie
  • Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars
  • The Ultimate Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
  • Gingerbread Cookies

Notes
*For each mini candy cane handle: I employed a sharp pair of kitchen scissors to trim the hook and bottom of each candy cane until it fit snugly against the side of my cupcake. A sharp knife could also be used for this task.





INGREDIENTS 

 * 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix 
 * 2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows, divided 
 * 4 (1 ounce) squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, coarsely chopped 
 * 1/4 cup milk 
 * 1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed 
 * 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 

 INSTRUCTIONS 

 1. Prepare and bake cake batter as directed on package for 24 cupcakes; cool completely. 
 2. Meanwhile, place 1 cup of the marshmallows, the chocolate chunks and milk in large saucepan; cook on low heat until marshmallows and chocolate are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly. Cool at least 30 minutes. Gently stir in whipped topping. 
 3. Frost cupcakes with the whipped topping mixture; top with the remaining 1 cup marshmallows. Sprinkle evenly with cocoa. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Store leftover cupcakes in refrigerator. The boxed mix cake recipe of hot cocoa marsh is ready ..... frog-cupcakes.l

Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Cupcakes Video :