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S’mores Chocolate Cake

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of childhood with this S’mores Chocolate Cake, featuring crispy graham crackers, luscious chocolate, and toasted marshmallows in a rich, moist cake.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar (for crumbs)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 3/4 cups unsalted butter (for frosting)
  • 3 1/4 cups marshmallow fluff
  • 6 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 9 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream (for ganache)
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (for vanilla frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (for vanilla frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for vanilla frosting)
  • 1 tbsp milk or cream (for vanilla frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  4. Stir in the hot water until fully combined.
  5. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Prepare the graham cracker crunchies by mixing graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter; bake until golden, about 8-10 minutes.
  7. For the marshmallow frosting, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the marshmallow fluff and powdered sugar until fully blended.
  8. To make the ganache, heat the heavy whipping cream until simmering, then pour over the semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
  9. For the vanilla frosting, beat unsalted butter, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until fluffy.
  10. Once cooled, assemble the cake by layering the cake, marshmallow frosting, and graham cracker crunchies. Drizzle with ganache and repeat with the second layer.
  11. Frost the entire cake with the remaining marshmallow frosting, drizzle with ganache, and decorate with mini marshmallows and graham cracker crunchies.

Notes

Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture and rise. Store leftover cake slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Keywords: cake, dessert, chocolate, s'mores, birthday cake

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