I decided to attempt a s'more inspired cupcake. Now don't get me wrong, s'mores are delicious in the right environment, but I wanted to make this puppy to play with my torch. I received my kitchen torch months ago for Christmas and it was sitting in its box collecting dust. I had grand ideas of creme brulee and beautiful meringue pies, but there it sat unused and forgotten...sorry little guy.
For this cupcake I started off with my go to chocolate cake recipe. I filled the cupcake liners half full and then sprinkled crushed grahams on the top, before baking. After the cupcakes cooled I piped this frosting on top...
Seven Minute Frosting
8 large egg whites
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Place egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer. Set over a saucepan with simmering water. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and whites are warm to the touch, 3 to 4 minutes.
Transfer bowl to electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and beat, starting on low speed, gradually increasing to high, until stiff, glossy peaks form, 5 to 7 minutes. Add vanilla, and mix until combined. Use immediately.
Then I unleashed the torch...muahahaha!
A sinfully delicious success.
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