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3 Layer S’more Cake Recipe

3 Layer S’more Cake

Shaziya
This 3 Layer S’more Cake is a dreamy dessert that combines the nostalgic flavors of campfire s’mores with the elegance of a layered cake. Ready in just 50 minutes, it’s surprisingly simple to whip up for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Cake

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 71/2oz/ 225g
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter 8oz/240g
  • 1 cup light brown sugar 6oz/180g
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar 4oz/120g
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk 8floz/240ml
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 recipe Chocolate Fudge Frosting

For the Meringue Icing

  • 3 large egg whites
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 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 of Chocolate 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!
Keyword chocolate, dessert recipe, layer cake, marshmallow, s'mores
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