Name: S'more Cake Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: Graham Cracker Cake:; 1 1/2 cups (71/2oz/ 225g) whole wheat flour; 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (8oz/240g) butter; 1 cup (6oz/180g) light brown sugar; 1/2 cup (4oz/120g) granulated sugar; 4 large eggs; 1 cup (8floz/240ml) buttermilk; 2 tesspoon vanilla; 1/2 recipe Chocolate Fudge Frosting; For the Meringue Icing:; 3 large egg whites; ¾ cup granulated sugar; pinch salt; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Hi Bold Bakers!

Now that the Summer months are rolling around I get so excited about all the fun summery desserts the season brings. The very first thing that comes to mind when I think Summer time dessert is…S’mores! While this flavor is popular all year around it really started as a Summer-time campfire treat! The flavor combination is heavenly featuring crunchy graham crackers stuffed with chocolate and marshmallows then toasted to a crisp over a fire, who could resist?

Since it’s not every day we can sneak off on a camping trip or toast up a classic S’more I started thinking about other ways to satisfy this craving. You all know and love my No Bake S’more Pie so you will go crazy for this simple yet impressive S’more Cake.

My S’more Cake recipe features three layers of graham-flavored cake, a Chocolate Fudge Frosting filling and my Meringue Frosting.

After a generous coating of Chocolate Fudge Frosting between the layers, and then coated in a thick layer of Meringue Frosting this cake is dressed up to the nines.

This S’more Cake packs in layers of flavor. It is so impressive yet simple to assemble and decorate. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro if you like S’mores then you won’t be able to resist a slice of this stunning and decadent cake.

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S'more Cake Recipe

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Learn how to make my S'more Cake recipe for an impressive dessert packed with graham-flavored cake, Chocolate Fudge Frosting and Meringue on the outside!

Author: adapted fromlivforcake.com

Servings:

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 50 mins

Learn how to make my S'more Cake recipe for an impressive dessert packed with graham-flavored cake, Chocolate Fudge Frosting and Meringue on the outside!

Author: adapted fromlivforcake.com

Servings:

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Cake:
1 1/2 cups (71/2oz/ 225g) whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (8oz/240g) butter
1 cup (6oz/180g) light brown sugar
1/2 cup (4oz/120g) granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup (8floz/240ml) buttermilk
2 tesspoon vanilla
1/2 recipe Chocolate Fudge Frosting
For the Meringue Icing:
3 large egg whites
¾ cup granulated sugar
pinch salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

First make your Graham Cracker Cake: Preheat your oven to 350oF (180oC). Grease three 6 inch cake rounds and line the bottom with parchment.
In a medium bowl whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt until well combined.
Using a stand mixer cream the butter until smooth.
Add both sugars and beat on medium high until pale and fluffy (2-3mins).
Reduce speed and add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating after each addition then add vanilla.
Add in the dry ingredient mixture and the buttermilk then mix until both are fully incorporated. Be careful not to overmix as this will make your cake tough.
Spread batter evenly into prepared cake tins. Smooth the top with a spatula and whack the pans against the counter to level out the batter.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before turning the cakes out onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
For the Meringue icing: Place the whites and sugar in the bowl. Whisk to combine.
Place the bowl over a ban marie. Whisk constantly, heat the egg white mixture until the sugar dissolves and it is warm to the touch.
Once warm, transfer the bowl back to the mixer. With the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on high until medium-stiff glossy peaks. Add in the salt and vanilla and mix until combined. Use immediately.
To Decorate: Remove the parchment form the bottom of your cakes and place 1 layer, flat side up, on a flat plate or cake pedestal.
Using a offset spatula spread a thick even layer ofChocolate Fudge Frosting between the layers.
Next frost the outside of the cake by creating a crumb layer. Spread the Meringue frosting on top and all over the sides of the cake. This is just a rough coat to catch loose crumbs. Do not worry about this looking perfect as this layer acts as a base layer of frosting.
Put the cake in the fridge and let the crumb layer set for around 30 minutes (this will make the finished product look really clean)
Take the cake out of the fridge. Using a large offset spatula spread on another final layer of frosting. the rougher the frosting the better as it will create texture.
Take a blowtorch and toast the outside of the cake all over really well. Store the cake at room temperature for up to 3 days. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Notes
*you can make a replacement for buttermilk by mixing 1 cup of milk with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. let it sit for 30 minutes at room temperature, then use.

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LudaOmayr

8 months ago

I used this recipe for the wedding cake of my childhood and life-time best friend’s wedding. And it was massively appreciated by everyone in the wedding and received a lot of complements and disbelief that it was my creation from scratch. Thank you so much Gemma.. you nailed this one..

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Mila

1 year ago

Hi Gemma, I have a question, my oven only fits one tin, so if the cake batter is waiting its turn in the oven (in the other tins) will they be okay? Will it affect the result of the cake? I hope you understand my question. 🙂

Mayee

2 years ago

Hi Gemma!
This cake seems Amazing! I wanna make it for my father’s birthday but there’s a problem: the meringue requires RAW EGGS and my dad will Never eat RAW EGGS. :/

Will you please help me with it?

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Kay

I’m confused, I thought you said whole wheat, but to Marcia, you said you don’t recommend whole wheat flour. Which is it?

Marcia

3 years ago

I have a question, I do not have wheat flour I only have all purpose flour. Will that work as well. Please let me know as soon as possible because I am going to do this for my brothers birthday.

Jaya

4 years ago

Hi Gemma, I’m new to your blog and I must say that I’m already mind blown by the recipes and the fool proof methods you have given. For this cake, can I use the whole wheat pastry flour that I got from whole foods? Will it come out well, thanks!

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Teondra DuBose

Hi Gemma I know this may sound like a silly question but I was wondering if I made this with two 8″ pans would all the ingredient measurements be the same?

talia

just made it! was a bit scared of using whole wheat flour but it came out looking and smelling wonderfully!!!! this is such a keeper recipe! thanks!~

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Crystal Looker

Hi Gemma,
I saw this recipe come up on my FB feed and just fell in love with the idea of a graham cracker flavored cake. But I was wondering if this recipe would work for cupcakes, as I’m wanting to make a S’mores cupcakes? And is it neccessary to use whole wheat flour or can I just use all purpose flour?
Thank you for your time! ????