This s'mores cake is a two layer ultimate s'mores cake. It has two layers of graham cracker cake, chocolate cream cheese frosting, and marshmallow fluff filling. The marshmallow drip on top completes the look for an easy to decorate cake.
This smores cake looks good and tastes even better. The graham cracker cake is delicious and has graham cracker crumbs mixed in. The chocolate frosting and a layer of marshmallow frosting on top make this the perfect summer dessert. It tastes just like eating a s'more but in a delicious cake!
For other s'mores recipes, try S'mores Cinnamon Rolls, S'mores Cookies, and S'mores Cupcakes.
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Why This Recipe Works
- S'mores flavor- You can't go wrong with chocolate, graham cracker, and marshmallow!
- Moist cake- This cake is moist and tender. It has the perfect texture.
- Marshmallow drip- This cake looks beautiful with an easy to do drip on top!
Ingredient Notes
Here are some notes on the ingredients. For a full list of ingredients, check out the recipe card below.
- Unsalted butter- Pull this out 2 hours before baking.
- Oil- Use canola oil, vegetable oil, or olive oil.
- Eggs- Pull the large eggs out 2 hours before baking to get room temperature eggs.
- Buttermilk- Use full fat or reduced fat buttermilk. Pull this out 2 hours before baking.
- Cream Cheese- Pull this out 2 hours before baking.
- Powdered sugar- Make sure this is sifted to avoid gritty frosting.
- Marshmallow creme- This is sometimes called marshmallow fluff instead.
- Graham crackers- Prepare this by blending graham crackers into fine crumbs in a food processor.
Step By Step Instructions - Graham Cracker Cake
Here is how to make and bake the graham cracker cake. This cake recipe requires an electric mixer. A stand mixer with paddle attachment or a hand mixer will work.
STEP 1: Prep. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Then, spray two 8 inch cake pans with baking spray. Line the bottoms with parchment paper circles and spray them again.
STEP 2: Dry ingredients. Sift together the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the graham cracker crumbs in and set it aside.
STEP 3: Beat butter, oil, and sugar. Use a mixer to beat the butter, oil, and sugar for 2 minutes on high speed.
STEP 4: Wet ingredients. Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs to the butter mixture. Mix them in on medium speed until just combined.
STEP 5: Combine. Add â…“rd of the dry ingredients and half of the buttermilk and mix them in on low speed. Then, add another â…“ of the dry ingredients and the other half of the buttermilk. Mix them in on low speed. Finish with the remaining dry ingredients.
STEP 6: Pour batter. Divide the batter into the prepared cake pans in an equal and even layer.
STEP 7: Bake cake. Bake the cakes for 22-25 minutes. They are done when a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
STEP 8: Cool. Let the cakes cool in the hot pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Step By Step Instructions - Frosting and Filling.
Here is how to make the chocolate cream cheese frosting and prepare the marshmallow filling.
STEP 1: Frosting dry ingredients. Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder into a large bowl.
STEP 2: Beat cream cheese and butter. Use a mixer to beat the cream cheese and butter on high speed for 2 minutes.
STEP 3: Combine. Add in half of the cocoa powdered sugar and mix it on low speed until just combined. Add the remaining cocoa powdered sugar and mix it on low.
STEP 4: Beat frosting. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add the vanilla extract and salt. Mix the frosting on high speed until it is fluffy and slightly pale in color.
STEP 5: Marshmallow creme. Place the marshmallow creme in a microwave safe small bowl. Heat it for 30 seconds in the microwave.
Assembling the Cake
Here is how to assemble the s'mores cake.
STEP 1: Even out layers. Use a serrated knife to cut the domes off the top of the cake layers to make them even.
STEP 2: First layer. Place the first cake layer down and spread ½ cup of chocolate frosting over it with an offset spatula. Pipe a border of frosting around the edge to hold in the marshmallow. Then, spread ½ cup of the marshmallow filling over the center.
STEP 3: Second layer. Place the second layer of cake on top.
STEP 4:Crumb coat. Frost the cake in a light layer of frosting (called a crumb coat). Freeze the cake for 15 minutes to solidify this layer and lock in any crumbs.
STEP 4: Frost cake. Frost the rest of the outside of the cake. Then, place the entire cake in the freezer for 10 minutes to prepare for decorating.
STEP 5: Prep marshmallow. Mix 1 tablespoon of water into the marshmallow filling. You may need to heat it in the microwave.
STEP 6: Marshmallow drip. Place the remaining half of the filling into a piping bag. Make the marshmallow drip over the sides of the cake.
Expert Baking Tips
- Properly measure the flour- Make sure the flour is spooned and leveled. If you stick the measuring cup directly into the flour, it will compact the flour. Compacted flour can cause the cake to be dry.
- To easily remove the cake from the pan, make sure to first spray the pan with baking nonstick spray. Then, line bottom with parchment paper and spray it again to make sure that the paper does not stick to the bottom of the cake too much. If you miss any spots with the spray they can stick and tear the cake so be thorough.
- For high altitude baking add 2 tablespoon of flour to the cake batter.
FAQ
Yes you can make the cake ahead of time! Once the cake layers are done cooling, wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Then, freeze up to 30 days. Pull them out 1 hour before decorating.
Yes you can. You can use a 9 inch cake pans, but it will be thinner. You can also use 6 inch cake pans for a 3 layer cake.
Yes it can! This recipe will make roughly 24 cupcakes.
Storing and Freezing
Store this s'mores cake in an airtight container like a cake carrier. Store in the fridge up to 5 days.
Freezing
You can freeze the s'mores cake in individual slices. Place the cake slices in an airtight container and freeze up to 30 days.
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📖 Recipe
S'mores Cake
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Cake
- 2 ¾ cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs blended to a fine crumb
- 2 ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter room temperature
- 3 tablespoon Oil
- 1 ¾ cup White granulated sugar
- ¼ cup Sour cream room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 4 Large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup Buttermilk room temperature
Marshmallow Filling
- ½ jar Marshmallow creme
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz Cream cheese room temperature
- 1 ½ cups Unsalted butter room temperature
- 4 cups Powdered sugar sifted
- ¾ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Graham Cracker Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray two 8-inch cake pan with baking spray. Line the bottoms with parchment paper circles. Spray again.
- In a medium bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add in the graham cracker crumbs. Set aside.2 ¾ cups All-purpose flour, 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs, 2 ½ teaspoon Baking powder, ½ teaspoon Baking soda, 1 teaspoon Salt
- Using a mixer in a mixing bowl, beat the butter, oil, and sugar on high speed for 2 minutes.1 cup Unsalted butter, 3 tablespoon Oil, 1 ¾ cup White granulated sugar
- Add in the sour cream, vanilla, and eggs. Mix on medium speed until just combined.¼ cup Sour cream, 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract, 4 Large eggs
- Add â…“rd of the dry ingredients and half of the buttermilk and mix on low speed. Add another â…“rd of the dry ingredients and the rest of the buttermilk. Then, finish with the rest of the dry ingredients.1 cup Buttermilk
- Pour the cake batter evenly into the two cake pans. Bake for 26-29 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. The tops will be very golden brown because of the graham crackers.
- Let the cakes sit in the hot pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before decorating.
Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
- In a large bowl, sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder together. Set aside.4 cups Powdered sugar, ¾ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Using a mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter on high speed for 2 minutes.8 oz Cream cheese, 1 ½ cups Unsalted butter
- Add in half of powdered sugar. Mix on low speed until just combined. Add in the rest of the powdered sugar and mix on low.
- Scrape the bowl. Add in vanilla and salt, Mix on high speed until the frosting is fluffy. It will become slightly pale in color.1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon Salt
Marshmallow Filling
- Place the marshmallow creme and salt in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds in the microwave.½ jar Marshmallow creme, ¼ teaspoon Salt
Assembly
- Use a serrated knife to cut the domes off the cakes to create even cakes.
- Place the first cake layer down. Spread ½ cup of chocolate frosting over the cake. Pipe a border or frosting around the edge. Use ½ jar of the marshmallow filling and spread in the center.
- Place the second cake layer on top. Frost the cake in a light layer of frosting. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- Frost the rest of the cake.
Alex says
What size jar was used for this recipe?
Stephanie Rutherford says
I used half of a 7oz jar.
Yemi King says
my partner will love me more if I make this for him.... I am thanking you in advance 😉
Stephanie Rutherford says
You are welcome! I hope you enjoy!
Amber says
Wow, this looks delicious! S’mores recipes are some of my favorites, so I’ll definitely pin this to try for myself! 😋
Stephanie Rutherford says
I hope you do try it! It is so yummy!
Heather | The Blessed Mama of 4 says
This cake looks so delicious! I will definitely have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!
Stephanie Rutherford says
Thank you so much!