Description
This S’mores Cake boasts a rich chocolate flavor with layers of graham cracker and marshmallow goodness, perfect for gatherings or a cozy dessert at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (227 g) buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 cup (227 g) strong coffee, hot
- 1/2 cup (100 ml) neutral oil
- 3 large egg yolks (42 g each), room temperature
- 1 tsp (4.5 g) vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (63 g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 2 tsp (6 g) baking soda
- 1 tsp (4 g) baking powder
- 1 tsp (2.66 g) kosher salt
- 1 3/4 cup (210 g) all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsp (75 g) granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (71 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 tsp (.67 g) kosher salt
- 3 large egg whites (100 g each)
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) cream of tartar
- 3/4 tsp (3.3 g) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups (180 g) powdered sugar
- 3/4 tsp (3.3 g) vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp (.67 g) kosher salt
- 1/2 cup (40 g) marshmallow meringue
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×13 inch pan, lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 cup hot strong coffee, 1/2 cup neutral oil, 3 egg yolks, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until well combined. Sift in 3/4 cup cocoa powder, whisking until smooth.
- Add 2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp kosher salt to the mixture, whisking until well incorporated. Gently fold in 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 38-44 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely, preferably in the refrigerator for easier assembly.
Notes
Using room temperature ingredients helps in achieving a light texture in the cake.
For a better flavor, try using dark cocoa powder instead of regular cocoa powder.
Make sure to let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg