Description
A rich, decadent layered chocolate cake inspired by the classic campfire treat, packed with marshmallows, graham cracker crumbs, and milk chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups marshmallows (plus more for topping)
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 4 full-size milk chocolate bars
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line 8-inch cake pans with parchment.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Add buttermilk and mix.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into pans and tap to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- Melt chocolate bars with a splash of cream for ganache. Let cool slightly.
- Stack cake layers with marshmallow filling and drizzle ganache between each layer.
- Coat sides with graham cracker crumbs and top with toasted marshmallows, chocolate, and graham pieces.
Notes
- Use parchment paper in pans to prevent sticking.
- Let cake chill before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Broil marshmallows for 1–2 minutes if no kitchen torch is available.
- Add a caramel drizzle for extra indulgence.