Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow Cream Filling Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1/4 cup hot brewed coffee
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups cake flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• FILLING:
• 2 teaspoons hot water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• FROSTING:
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• Assorted seasonal sprinkles and candies