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smores cake recipe

Smores Cake Recipe

A homemade S'mores Cake Recipe with rich chocolate cake, graham cracker layers and toasted marshmallow topping.
5 from 22 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling and Decorating time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14 people
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • Hand Mixer or
  • 1 Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
  • 4 8" Cake Pans (two for chocolate cake, two for graham cracker layers)

Ingredients
 
 

Chocolate Cake

  • ¾ Cup Cocoa Powder Use a combination of dark cocoa powder and regular cocoa powder for a richer chocolate taste and appearance.
  • 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Corn Starch
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¾ Cup Vegetable or Canola Oil
  • 4 Large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 ¼ Cup Brewed Coffee May substitute water

Graham Cracker Crust Layers

  • 2 Cups Crushed Graham Crackers
  • Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted

Marshmallow Filling and Topping

  • 8 Large Egg Whites
  • 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 Cup Light Corn Syrup

Instructions
 

Chocolate Cake

  • Preheat oven to 275°
  • Prepare two 8" cake pans by lining the bottom with parchment paper or greasing the pans.
  • Combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder and baking soda in the bowl of a stand mixer. If mixing by hand or with a hand mixer, combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add oil and eggs. Mix until combined.
  • Slowly pour brewed coffee into bowl while continuing to mix, scraping the bowl occasionally. The batter should be smooth.
  • Divide batter between the two prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 10 minutes at 275°
  • Increase oven temperature to 350° and bake an additional 25 minutes, or until cake is fully risen and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Place cakes on a rack and allow to cool completely before unmolding. Unmold by running an offset spatula or knife around the inside of the cake pan and flip pan over onto a platter.

Graham Cracker Crust Layers

  • Melt butter and allow to cool slightly
  • Line two 8" round pans with plastic wrap
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar in a bowl. Add melted butter to the bowl and mix well.
  • Lightly press ½ of the graham cracker mixture into each pan. Place pans in freezer.

Marshmallow Filling and Frosting

  • Place egg whites, sea salt, sugar and corn syrup in a bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk by hand to combine.
  • Place bowl over a pot of simmering water. The bottom of the bowl should not touch the water. Whisk occasionally – every 2 – 3 minutes.
  • Continue to heat until the mixture reaches 160° F
  • Place the bowl on the mixer and using the whip attachment, whip until the icing has cooled. The icing will be fluffy, white and hold stiff peaks.

Cake Assembly

  • Slice the domed top off of each chocolate cake. Slice one of the cakes into two slices.
  • Place one of the smaller slices of chocolate cake onto a serving platter. Spread a thin layer of the marshmallow frosting on top of the chocolate cake.
  • Remove graham cracker pans from the freezer. Unmold by pulling upward on the plastic wrap.
  • Place one layer of the graham cracker crumbs on top of the chocolate cake layer with the marshmallow icing. Spread marshmallow icing on top of the graham cracker layer.
  • Place the large layer of chocolate cake on top of the marshmallow topping and press down on the cake lightly. Spread a thin layer of the marshmallow frosting on top of the chocolate cake.
  • Place the second layer of the graham cracker crumbs on top of the cake. Spread marshmallow frosting on top of the graham cracker layer.
  • Place the last layer of chocolate cake on the top. Spread a thick layer of marshmallow frosting on the top and sides of the cake.
  • Using the backside of a spoon or offset spatula, create peaks in the marshmallow frosting.
  • Optional: Using a kitchen torch, lightly brown the peaks of the marshmallow frosting.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 108gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 317mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 3gSugar: 84gVitamin A: 151IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Keyword marshmallow frosting, smores cake, smores desserts
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