Description
Irresistible s’mores cake brings campfire magic straight to dessert lovers’ tables. Graham cracker layers, rich chocolate ganache, and toasted marshmallow frosting create a nostalgic sweet treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk (or milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar)
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) hot coffee or hot water
Crust and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) butter, melted
- ½ cup chocolate ganache or melted chocolate
- Mini marshmallows (for toasting)
- Crushed graham crackers
Marshmallow Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a foundational crust by thoroughly combining graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter until the mixture achieves a consistent, slightly moistened texture.
- Carefully distribute the prepared graham cracker mixture evenly across the base of two 9-inch cake pans, pressing firmly to create a compact, uniform layer.
- Transfer the cake pans to a preheated oven set at 350°F (175°C) and bake the crust for precisely 8 minutes, ensuring a golden and lightly toasted foundation.
- Remove the baked crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely, maintaining its structural integrity for the subsequent cake layers.
- While the crust cools, prepare the cake batter with meticulous attention to creating a smooth, well-integrated mixture that will complement the graham cracker base.
- Gently pour the prepared cake batter over the cooled graham cracker crust, ensuring an even distribution that covers the entire surface without disturbing the foundational layer.
- Return the filled cake pans to the oven, baking until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and the cake demonstrates a perfect rise and golden-brown surface.
- Once baked, extract the cakes and permit them to cool completely on a wire rack, allowing them to settle and develop a stable structure.
- Create a decadent marshmallow frosting by whipping the ingredients to a light, fluffy consistency that will provide a luxurious topping for the cake.
- Apply the marshmallow frosting generously across the cake layers, creating swirls and peaks that mimic the classic s’mores aesthetic.
- For the final touch, use a kitchen torch to lightly caramelize the marshmallow frosting, achieving a golden-brown finish reminiscent of a campfire-roasted marshmallow.
Notes
- Toast graham cracker crumbs briefly before mixing to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra depth to the crust.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and butter to ensure smooth, even cake batter and better rising.
- Carefully line cake pans with parchment paper for easy cake removal and preventing sticking.
- Consider using dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate for a more intense, sophisticated flavor profile that balances the sweetness of marshmallow topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg