S’mores Chocolate Cake
This s’mores chocolate cake layers moist chocolate cake with toasted marshmallow filling, rich frosting, and graham cracker crunch. A show-stopping dessert inspired by the classic campfire treat.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Total Time: ~2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: One 9-inch 2-layer cake (serves 10–12)
- Category: Dessert, Layer Cake
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake Layers:
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup hot coffee or hot water
For the Chocolate Frosting:
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup heavy cream (plus more as needed)
2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the Marshmallow Filling:
1 1/2 cups marshmallow fluff or creme
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Graham Cracker Layer:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Topping:
Mini or large marshmallows
Chocolate chunks or bars
Additional graham cracker pieces
Instructions
Bake the Chocolate Cake Layers
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round pans.
Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix just until combined.
Slowly add hot coffee or water and mix gently.
Divide batter between pans. Bake 30–35 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to wire racks.
Prepare the Graham Cracker Layer
Mix graham crumbs and melted butter.
Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes. Cool completely.
Make the Chocolate Frosting
Beat butter until creamy.
Add powdered sugar and cocoa gradually.
Mix in cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy.
Make the Marshmallow Filling
Beat butter until smooth.
Add marshmallow fluff and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
Assemble the Cake
Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
Spread a thin layer of frosting, then sprinkle half the graham crumbs.
Spread marshmallow filling over crumbs.
Add second cake layer and frost entire cake.
Decorate the Cake
Press remaining graham crumbs onto the sides.
Top with marshmallows and chocolate pieces.
Toast marshmallows briefly with a torch or broiler.
Notes
Use hot liquid to bloom cocoa and enhance chocolate flavor.
Cool cakes fully before frosting to avoid melting.
Toasting marshmallows is optional but adds authentic flavor.
Make-ahead tips: Bake cakes and prepare fillings a day in advance. Assemble before serving.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/smores-chocolate-cake/
