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Hi-Hat Cupcakes That Pop — Easy Cupcake Recipes for Sweet Wins

Ever bitten into a cupcake and suddenly questioned your loyalty to every other dessert you’ve ever known? That’s what happened to me the first time I made these Hi-Hat Cupcakes. The soft chocolate cake, the towering swirl of marshmallow fluff, and the dramatic dip in rich, glossy chocolate—whew, talk about drama in a wrapper. They may look like they moonlight as runway models at a dessert fashion show, but trust me—these are doable at home, even if your frosting skills resemble a toddler’s finger painting (mine did too once, no judgment). We’re talking about the perfect marriage of moist chocolate cake and a marshmallow topping so light and airy it practically floats. The shell? It's your show-stopping finale, like a magic trick dipped in chocolate. If you're on the hunt for easy cupcake recipes that double as edible entertainment, this one’s your golden ticket.
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: easy cupcake recipes, Easy Cupcakes, easy fudge recipe with marshmallow fluff, keto marshmallow recipe, marshmallow cookie recipes, marshmallow recipe desserts, protein fluff recipe
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Author: Camila

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (100g) caster sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (140g) plain flour
  • 1/2 cup (50g) cocoa powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup (100g) caster sugar (for fluff)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for fluff)
  • 7 oz (200g) dark chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 12-hole cupcake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until pale and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. Sift in flour, cocoa, and baking powder. Add buttermilk and hot water. Mix until smooth.
  5. Divide batter evenly among liners. Bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, whisk egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar for 4 minutes.
  7. Transfer to a stand mixer. Beat until stiff peaks form. Add vanilla.
  8. Pipe tall swirls on cooled cupcakes. Freeze for 15–20 minutes until firm.
  9. Melt chocolate and oil until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  10. Dip each cupcake upside down into the chocolate shell. Set upright and chill until set.