Description
This s’mores cake reimagines the classic campfire treat with layers of graham cracker cake, rich chocolate ganache, and toasted marshmallow topping. It’s the perfect nostalgic dessert for parties, birthdays, or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Graham Cake Layers:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream or buttermilk
For the Chocolate Ganache:
1 cup heavy cream
10 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
For the Marshmallow Topping:
1 ½ cups marshmallow fluff or homemade meringue
Optional: cream of tartar, sugar, egg whites (for homemade)
Instructions
Prepare Cake Layers:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line 9-inch cake pans. In a bowl, mix graham crumbs, flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Alternately, add dry ingredients and sour cream. Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.Make Ganache:
Heat the cream until it simmers. Pour over chocolate chips, let sit 2–3 minutes, then stir until smooth. Let cool slightly to thicken.Create Marshmallow Topping:
Use store-bought fluff or make a meringue by beating egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar over a double boiler, then whipping until stiff peaks form.Assemble Cake:
Place one cake layer on a stand. Spread ganache evenly. Add a second layer and repeat. Top with marshmallow mixture.Toast the Top:
Use a kitchen torch or broiler to toast the marshmallow topping until golden.
Notes
Let the ganache cool to a spreadable consistency before layering.
Chill cake layers before assembling to prevent sliding.
Use parchment for easy removal from pans.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: s’mores cake, chocolate marshmallow dessert, graham cracker cake, layered cake recipes, campfire dessert, summer cake, toasted marshmallow