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Delicious S'mores Celebration Cake

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Enjoy the classic outdoor treat as a fancy cake with this stunning S'mores Layer Cake. The triple-layer dessert features soft graham cracker cake with real graham bits, stuffed with billowy whipped milk chocolate ganache. Everything gets smothered in fluffy marshmallow topping that's gently browned, giving you that authentic s'mores taste. Though it takes more effort than regular s'mores, this eye-catching cake brings all the familiar flavors into a fancy, party-ready dessert that feeds many guests.
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Updated on Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:39:02 GMT
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This indulgent S'mores Cake transforms the classic campfire favorite into an upscale dessert that packs all those nostalgic flavors - toasty graham crackers, smooth chocolate, and fluffy marshmallow - into every bite. It's a real standout for your special events, bringing back childhood memories with a grown-up twist.

I've brought this cake to countless summer parties, and it always sparks joy and takes people back to their camping days. Everyone loves watching the marshmallow getting toasted - it never fails to impress a crowd.

Key Ingredients Breakdown

  • Graham Crackers: Use fresh, crunchy ones for the best flavor punch.
  • Milk Chocolate: Go for something good with at least 35% cocoa for a silky-smooth ganache.
  • Eggs: Make sure they're fresh to get that perfect, safe marshmallow fluff.
  • Buttermilk: Don't substitute - real buttermilk makes everything extra moist and tender.

Making It Step by Step

First: Getting Your Cake Layers Ready
Mix your graham cracker crumbs with sugar and flour, stirring lightly. Beat the butter and eggs together before adding your dry mix. Pop in the oven until it's golden and bounces back when touched.
Second: Whipping Up the Ganache
Warm your cream until it just starts to bubble around the edges, then pour it over your chocolate pieces. Keep stirring until it looks shiny and completely smooth.
Third: Creating Your Marshmallow Fluff
Mix egg whites and sugar in a bowl over simmering water until warm and the sugar dissolves, then beat until you get stiff, glossy peaks.
Fourth: Putting It All Together
Stack your cake with ganache between layers, then cover everything with the marshmallow fluff. Use a kitchen torch to brown the outside for that classic s'mores look.
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Toasting the marshmallow coating right before you serve makes this cake extra special. It brings everyone around the table, creating a fun shared moment that people will talk about later.

Tasty Twists

  • Birthday Version: Throw some fun sprinkles between the layers to make it party-ready.
  • Holiday Style: Mix some peppermint extract into your ganache for a Christmas feel.
  • Summer Celebration: Add toasted coconut to the outside for a beachy twist.
  • Wedding Tier: Just double or triple everything to create an amazing multi-layer wedding cake.
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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I prep the cake bases beforehand?
Absolutely! You can make the cake layers up to 2 days early. Just wrap them tightly in plastic and keep them at room temp.
→ What can I do without a cooking torch?
You can put the cake under your oven's broiler for a few seconds, but watch it super carefully so the marshmallow doesn't burn.
→ Why should I whip the ganache?
Whipping makes the ganache airier and smoother to spread, plus it feels much nicer when you take a bite.
→ Is store-bought fluff okay to use?
Sure, but making your own marshmallow fluff will give you better results when you toast the top.
→ How do I keep leftovers fresh?
Keep it covered at room temperature and eat within 3 days. Don't put it in the fridge as this can mess up the marshmallow.

S'mores Celebration Cake

This rich s'mores cake pairs soft graham cracker layers with fluffy chocolate ganache and golden marshmallow topping.

Prep Time
60 Minutes
Cook Time
40 Minutes
Total Time
100 Minutes
By: Amelia

Category: Sweet Desserts

Difficulty: Difficult

Cuisine: American

Yield: 12 Servings (1 6-inch layer cake)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Graham Cracker Cake

01 1 1/2 cups regular flour
02 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
03 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 1 teaspoon salt
06 1 cup unsalted butter
07 1 cup light brown sugar
08 1/2 cup white sugar
09 4 large eggs
10 1 cup buttermilk
11 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Milk Chocolate Ganache

12 12 ounces milk chocolate, chopped small
13 6 ounces heavy whipping cream
14 2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream (skip if you want)

→ Topping

15 4 cups fresh marshmallow fluff

Instructions

Step 01

Heat your oven to 350°F. Butter and flour three 6-inch cake pans and put parchment circles on the bottoms.

Step 02

Combine flour, graham crumbs, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl with a good stir.

Step 03

Whip the butter till creamy, dump in both sugars and beat until light and fluffy for about 2-3 minutes. Drop in eggs one by one, add vanilla. Switch between adding flour mix and buttermilk, but start and finish with the flour stuff.

Step 04

Split the mix between your pans, flatten the tops, and tap them on the counter. Stick in oven for around 40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool in pans for 10 minutes before flipping onto cooling racks.

Step 05

Warm up cream and pour it over the chocolate bits, leave it alone for 2 minutes, then stir till silky smooth. Cool it in the fridge until thick but spreadable. Beat it up till it's fluffy and lighter colored.

Step 06

Stack cake layers with whipped ganache between them. Chill to firm up. Spread marshmallow fluff all over and brown it with a kitchen torch.

Notes

  1. You can make the ganache a day early and let it warm up before whipping
  2. Milk chocolate buttercream works great instead of the ganache
  3. The cake tastes best when eaten at room temp

Tools You'll Need

  • Three 6-inch cake pans
  • Stand mixer with paddle and whisk parts
  • Kitchen torch
  • Wire cooling racks
  • Parchment paper

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Has dairy stuff (butter, buttermilk, cream)
  • Has eggs
  • Has wheat (flour, graham crackers)

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 708
  • Total Fat: 34 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 101 g
  • Protein: 6 g