Toasted Marshmallow Cupcakes Recipe | Epicurious

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Three cupcakes in pink paper cups on a cake stand each topped with a piped kiss of toasted homemade marshmallow and...

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I love the smoky flavor and crisp outer shell of a slightly singed marshmallow that’s been toasted over a bonfire. I’ve balanced the sweetness of the sticky topping by filling the cupcakes with a bitter chocolate ganache.

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