INGREDIENTS
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recipe makes 12 cupcakes
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 15 whole crackers ground in processor)
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1/2 cup all purpose flour
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
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3/4 cups sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3/4 cup whole milk
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8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao), chopped
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1/2 cup (scant) heavy whipping cream
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Marshmallow Frosting
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Frosting recipe from Martha Stewart
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4 large egg whites
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1 cup sugar
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Place egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer. Set over a saucepan of simmering eater. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and whites are warm to touch, 3 - 4 minutes.
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Transfer bowl to electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and beat, starting on low speed, gradually increasing to high, until stiff gloss peaks form, 5-7 minutes. Add vanilla and mix until combined. Use immediately and store leftover in frid