I think s’mores are the epitome of summer. Normally, I’d enjoy these campfire treats at a cottage over a bonfire. Since I don’t own either (a cottage or a fire pit), I figured I’d bring the flavours of s’mores to the kitchen with this mouthwatering S’mores Cake.
S’mores Cake
It has the same familiar flavours of s’mores that we all love. The base is a graham cracker cake that is incredibly moist and practically melts in your mouth. The middle layer is silky rich chocolate ganache. The topping is my favourite though. Toasted marshmallows. Ahhhhh. Pure heaven.
My sister is getting married this week and I made this cake to bring to her bridal shower a few weekends ago. I cut the pieces extra small so everyone could have a taste. THERE WAS SOOOO MUCH FOOD. I didn’t think it would get eaten as quickly as it did because of how many amazing dishes there were to try. Everyone was raving about how good the cake was and a few even asked for the recipe. Here ya go, friends.
How to Make S’mores Cake
There’s a few steps to this recipe, but they aren’t hard to do. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper. This will make removing the cake super easy once it’s cooked.
Grab a large bowl and your mixer. Beat the butter, brown sugar and sugar. Add in eggs, one at a time, while continuing to beat. Add in the vanilla extract and beat until combined.
In another bowl, stir the graham cracker crumbs, flour and baking powder, Pour the egg mixture in and stir to combine. Then pour the mixture into the baking pan. Bake for 35 minutes at 350F.
Once your cake has baked and cooled a bit, start preparing the chocolate ganache. You can use a double boiler here to be on the safe side. I was lazy and just did it in a saucepan over very low heat so I wouldn’t burn the chocolate. Add the chocolate and heavy cream to a small saucepan and melt over low heat, stirring constantly. Once the chocolate is melted, pour it over the cake.
The last step is to make the marshmallow topping which is just marshmallows! Preheat your own to broil on LOW heat. Place marshmallows on top of the chocolate ganache. Broil for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Make sure you watch it because it BURNS quickly!!!
Remove from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for 15 minutes before transferring it to the fridge to chill for 30 minutes. Cut into pieces and serve!
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I don’t mind my marshmallows a little burnt, but I was hoping they’d be just a little toasty for the shower since not everyone shares my taste.
When I roast marshmallows over the fire, I always wait till they have some black patches on them. So yummy! This S’mores Cake is the next best thing.
Craving more s’mores? Try my Indoor S’mores, S’mores Cupcakes, S’mores Pizza, S’mores Ice Pops, Strawberry S’mores and S’mores Coffee Milkshake.
You might also like this Marshmallow Pie.
Are you a s’mores lover?
S'mores Cake
The epitome of summer! Bring the campfire indoors with this super simple, but decadent cake. It's incredibly moist, sweet with layers of graham cracker cake, rich chocolate and toasty marshmallows.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 graham crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 to 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, broken up into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together with a mixer the butter, brown sugar and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, continuing to beat. Add in vanilla and beat until combined.
- In another bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, flour and baking powder. Pour in egg mixture and stir. Pour mixture into greased baking pan. Bake for 35 minutes.
- Add the chocolate and heavy cream to a small saucepan. Melt over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove immediately from heat once chocolate melts. Pour over top of the cooled cake.
- Preheat oven to broil on low heat. Top chocolate with marshmallows. Broil for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from oven and let cool 15 minutes at room temperature before transferring to the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
Notes
Keep an eye on the marshmallows because they will go from lightly toasted to burnt in a matter of seconds.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 504Total Fat: 29.3gSaturated Fat: 15.6gTrans Fat: 0.2gUnsaturated Fat: 9.6gCholesterol: 124.7mgSodium: 156mgCarbohydrates: 58gFiber: 2.8gSugar: 44.4gProtein: 6.9g
Rena says
Oh, what a yummy cake! Thanks a lot for sharing the recipe!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
http://www.dressedwithsoul.com
Sandra says
When you said 6 graham crackers, did you mean 6 squares or 6 rectangles?
Stacie says
The full rectangle cracker.
Justin Birkholz says
Wow, I really hope I can find the ingredients down here in Costa Rica. I want to make this. It’s brilliant. I’ve never thought about making a smores cake but that sounds so delicious!
Michele says
This is the perfect summer cake! Looks so delicious with those gooey, toasted marshmallows!
Miz Helen says
Your Smores Cake looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and sure hope you are having a great week!
Miz Helen
Michelle Leslie says
Oh my yumminess, scrumptious is the only word that comes to mind right now. Pinned to try later
Meemz says
Hello,
How must we store this cake? At room temp or in the fridge? Thank you.
Stacie says
I stored mine at room temp.
Lilly says
Just confirming the flour ratio! Should it be one and a half cups (1 & 1/2 cups) of flour, instead of only 1/2 cup flour? The flour ratio seems low compared to the butter and sugars? Just double checking!
Stacie Vaughan says
Hi Lilly,
Thanks for checking! Yes, it’s correct. I use the crushed graham crackers with the flour so that factors in there as well.