Rocky Road Cupcakes

I'm not a fan of marshmallows.  I think they taste like sweetened suds. But, if it's in a cupcake, then it's a different story altogether.  However, not too much of it though as it's really sweet.  I like the texture it adds to cupcakes or brownies.  It adds gooeyness when you bite into it.  Always reduce the sugar in the recipe if you plan to use marshmallows.  My children love these and I'm sure my neighbour's kid will be delighted to get some too!

And as for my friend, 17.02, sorry, don't think these will last till Monday!

Rocky Road Cupcakes

Makes 15 cupcakes

225g plain flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

50g unsweetened cocoa powder

125 g dark chocolate

120 g sugar

60ml vegetable oil

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

240ml milk

60g mini marshmallows

60g dark chocolate chips

30g coarsely chopped walnut

30g hazelnut

some marshmallow for topping

1. Preheat oven to 180d C.

2. Mix flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder together and mix well.

3. Melt choc in a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Remove from heat as soon as choc is just melting and add sugar. Stir well. Using electric mixer or wooden spoon, beat in oil, egg and vanilla. Mix well.

4. Alternately add flour mixture and milk, beating well after each addition. When batter is smooth and blended, fold in the marshmallows.

5. Spoon batter in cupcake papers, filling over 1/2 full.  Sprinkle walnut, hazelnut, marshmallows and choc chip on top and bake for 20-25 mins.

6. Remove from oven and cool.