Best S’mores Cake Recipe | Chocolate with Marshmallow

You do not need a campfire to get the great taste of S’mores; simply bake this cake. This updated twist on traditional s’mores is made with layers of chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, marshmallow filling, and Graham crackers, which when combined make this the best S’mores Cake recipe you will ever enjoy! Great for parties and snacks, this delicious s’mores cake will quickly become a family favorite.

This is a doctored cake mix cake. This is an easy way to take a traditional box of chocolate cake and make it into something extraordinary! A delicious cake that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Best S’mores Cake Recipe | Chocolate with Marshmallow

If you like s’mores, you are going to love this cake. The perfect summer dessert, a great birthday cake for the s’more lover in your family, special occasions, or simply for dessert because you are in the mood for a s’mores layer cake, this is a great way to get the traditional campfire treat in a cake form. The rich chocolate cake combines with the marshmallow filling, Graham cracker crumbs, and even more chocolate in the ganache for a smores cake that you cannot resist! And you will not want to! Yum.

The etymology of a s’mores suggests it is a contraction of “some more” as in “give me some more of that delicious chocolate–marshmallow-campfire-goodness!!”

Tips and variations for making the best s’mores cake recipe:

● In the United States, ½ cup butter = 1 stick.
● For my UK and Australian friends: confectioners’ sugar is icing sugar (powdered sugar, 10x).
● You can substitute vegetable oil for the canola oil
● How to make vanilla extract
● Duncan Hines cake mix was used to make this doctored cake recipe.
● Jello instant chocolate pudding was used to make this recipe. You can use any 3.9-ounce chocolate instant pudding brand.
● You can use dark chocolate baking bar instead of semi-sweet chocolate if you prefer a dark chocolate ganache. You can also substitute milk chocolate baking bar and use a milk chocolate ganache.
● You do not have to top with toasted mini marshmallows, that is optional. You can sprinkle some un-toasted mini marshmallows and some Graham cracker crumbs instead. Maybe a few pieces of chocolate bars chocolate?
● This recipe is made with simple ingredients commonly found at your local grocery store.

If you enjoy s’more desserts, you will love these s’mores recipes:

● Easy Candy Corn S’mores Recipe
● Easy Halloween S’mores Recipe
● Golden Grahams® S’mores Brownies Recipe
● Easy S’mores Pops Recipe

Best S’mores Cake Recipe | Chocolate with Marshmallow Ingredients:

For the Cake:

● 1 box of Devil’s Food Cake Mix
● 3.9-ounce package of Instant Chocolate Pudding
● ½ cup Canola Oil
● 3 Eggs
● 1 cup Water

For the Filling:

● ½ cup Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
● 1½ cups Confectioners’ sugar
● Pinch of salt
● 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
● 7 ounces Marshmallow Fluff
● ¾ cup of Graham Cracker Crumbs

For the Ganache:

● ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
● 8 ounces Semi-Sweet Baking Bar, chopped

Best S’mores Cake Mise en Place:

● Stand-up Mixer (paddle attachment, whisk attachment, large bowl, etc.) or Hand Mixer (electric mixer)
● Measuring Cup
● Measuring Spoons
● Spatula
● (2) 8″ or 9″ Round Cake Pans
● Parchment Paper
● Wire Baking Rack (Cooling Rack)
● Small Pot
● Cake Stand or Cake Plate

Best S’mores Cake Recipe Instructions:

For the Cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Generously grease 2 (8-inch) or (9-inch) cake pans. Line the bottom of the pans with parchment paper. Set aside

3. In the large bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cake mix, instant chocolate pudding, water, oil, and eggs.

4. Beat at low speed to allow the ingredients to combine, and then increase the speed after the ingredients are combined to medium speed and beat for another 2 minutes.

5. Divide the cake batter among the prepared pans equally. Tap lightly to get rid of the air bubbles.
6. Bake in the preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 30 minutes or until an inserted toothpick in the middle of the cakes comes out clean.

7. Let the cakes cool completely on a wire baking rack before assembling.

8. Once the cake is cooled, cut each cake in half horizontally so you are left with four (4) cake layers.

For the Filling:

9. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, confectioners’ sugar, salt, and vanilla extract with an electric beater for 3 to 4 minutes until creamy and fluffy.

10. Add the marshmallow fluff and mix it in.

For the Ganache:

11. Heat the heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan over medium heat, until it is almost boiling.

12. Take the heavy whipping cream off the heat, add the chopped chocolate, and leave it undisturbed for 5 minutes.

13. After 5 minutes, mix well with a spatula until the ganache is smooth, shiny and lump free.
14. Keep aside to cool slightly.

To Assemble the Cake:

15. Place one layer of cake on a serving platter.

16. Add about 1/3 of the marshmallow filling mixture and spread it evenly over the chocolate cake layer, leaving room at the edges.

17. Sprinkle 1/3 of the crushed graham crackers on top of the marshmallow filling mixture.
18. Top with the second layer of the cake and press down lightly.
19. Repeat for all the chocolate cake layers.

20. If you have any leftover filling or some fillings that have seeped through the cake layers, smear it on top and around the cake to give it a neater look.

21. Chill the cake for 30 minutes for the filling to set.

22. After 30 minutes, pour the ganache on top of the cake and let it drip down the sides. Make sure that the ganache is viscous enough to drip down the outside of the cake. If it has cooled down too much and is thick, zap the ganache in the microwave for 15 to 23 seconds and stir until smooth. You want a decorative chocolate drip.

24. Decorate the sides with leftover graham cracker crumbs.

25. Garnish the top of the cake with toasted mini marshmallows.

25. Keep the leftovers covered in an airtight container in the fridge.

Yield: 1

Best S'mores Cake Recipe | Chocolate with Marshmallow

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Best S'mores Cake Recipe. You do not need a campfire to get the great taste of S'mores; simply bake this cake. This updated twist on traditional s'mores is made with layers of chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, marshmallow filling, and Graham crackers, which, when combined, make this the best S'mores Cake recipe you will ever enjoy! Great for parties and snacks, this delicious s'mores cake will quickly become a family favorite.

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Additional Time 1 hour

Total Time 2 hours

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 box of Devil's Food Cake Mix
• 3.9-ounce package of Instant Chocolate Pudding
• ½ cup Canola Oil
• 3 Eggs
• 1 cup Water

For the Filling:

• ½ cup Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
• 1½ cups Confectioners’ sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
• 7 ounces Marshmallow Fluff
• ¾ cup of Graham Cracker Crumbs

For the Ganache:

• ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• 8 ounces Semi-Sweet Baking Bar, chopped

Instructions

1. For the Cake:
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
3. Generously grease 2 (8-inch) or (9-inch) cake pans. Line the bottom of the pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
4. In the large bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cake mix, instant chocolate pudding, water, oil, and eggs.
5. Beat at low speed to allow the ingredients to combine, then increase the speed to medium after the ingredients are combined and beat for another 2 minutes.
6. Divide the cake batter among the prepared pans equally. Tap lightly to get rid of the air bubbles.
7. Bake in the preheated 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
8. Let the cakes cool completely on a wire baking rack before assembling.
9. Once the cake is cooled, cut each cake in half horizontally so you are left with four (4) cake layers.
10. For the Filling:
11. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, confectioners' sugar, salt, and vanilla extract with an electric beater for 3 to 4 minutes until creamy and fluffy.
12. Add the marshmallow fluff and mix it in.
13. For the Ganache:
14. Heat the heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it's almost boiling.
15. Take the heavy whipping cream off the heat, add the chopped chocolate, and leave it undisturbed for 5 minutes.
16. After 5 minutes, mix well with a spatula until the ganache is smooth, shiny, and lump-free.
17. Keep aside to cool slightly.
18. To Assemble the Cake:
19. Place one layer of cake on a serving platter.
20. Add about 1/3 of the marshmallow filling mixture and spread it evenly over the chocolate cake layer, leaving room at the edges.
21. Sprinkle 1/3 of the crushed graham crackers on top of the marshmallow filling mixture.
22. Top with the second layer of the cake and press down lightly.
23. Repeat for all the chocolate cake layers.
24. If you have any leftover filling or some fillings that have seeped through the cake layers, smear it on top and around the cake to give it a neater look.
25. Chill the cake for 30 minutes for the filling to set.
26. After 30 minutes, pour the ganache on top of the cake and let it drip down the sides. Make sure that the ganache is viscous enough to drip down the outside of the cake. If it has cooled down too much and is thick, zap the ganache in the microwave for 15 to 23 seconds and stir until smooth. You want a decorative chocolate drip.
27. Decorate the sides with leftover graham cracker crumbs.
28. Garnish the top of the cake with toasted mini marshmallows.
29. Keep the leftovers covered in an airtight container in the fridge.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 505Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 422mgCarbohydrates: 70gFiber: 1gSugar: 44gProtein: 5g

Note: for exact nutritional information, consult your dietitian. All nutritional information provided is simply a guideline.

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