S'mores Layer Cake Recipe
chocolate cake, chocolate & marshmallow buttercreams, toasted marshmallow gelato, graham cracker crumble
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Ingredients
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Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Buttercream
Marshmallow Buttercream
Graham Cracker Crumble
Toasted Marshmallow Gelato
Method
Chocolate Cake
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine and Add Boiling Water
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Chocolate Buttercream
- 6
Beat the Butter
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter on medium speed until creamy and smooth.
- 7
Add Ingredients
Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low speed until combined. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
Marshmallow Buttercream
- 8
Beat the Butter
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter on medium speed until creamy.
- 9
Add Ingredients
Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar, mixing on low until combined. Add the marshmallow fluff, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, beating on high speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
Graham Cracker Crumble
- 10
Prepare the Crumble
In a medium bowl, crush graham crackers into fine crumbs. Add melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar, mixing until combined.
- 11
Bake the Crumble
Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool.
Toasted Marshmallow Gelato
- 12
Heat Milk and Cream
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine whole milk, heavy cream, and granulated sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat.
- 13
Add Vanilla
Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 14
Toast the Marshmallows
On a baking sheet, spread mini marshmallows in a single layer and broil them in the oven until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes, watching closely.
- 15
Combine and Chill
Add toasted marshmallows to the milk mixture, blend until smooth, and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- 16
Churn and Freeze
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until thickened. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
