Easy S’mores Cake Dessert Recipe
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This S’mores Poke Cake is the perfect solution for when you’re craving that same fantastic flavor of classic campfire s’mores in an easy to serve crowd-favorite dessert.
This easy Chocolate Marshmallow S’mores Cake is ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you want a fun twist on the classic campfire favorite. It’s a delicious and decadent dessert that is always popular at parties.
And since this simple dessert starts with boxed cake mix, instant pudding, and pantry staples, you can put this cake together quickly without a lot of prep. It can even be made a day in advance and topped when needed to save some time! As a productivity manager, I am all about saving time.
Why Try This S’mores Sheetcake
- Delicious – This rich chocolate marshmallow cake has an irresistible flavor sure to please.
- Easy Recipe – this S’mores pudding cake recipe comes together quickly with simple ingredients for an easy dessert treat.
- Festive – This S’mores chocolate cake is a great easy dessert for gatherings and holiday parties.
Ingredients for S’mores Cake
This sublime S’mores Pudding Poke Cake uses common kitchen ingredients to create a decadent and delicious dessert.
- Chocolate cake mix – plus the ingredients needed to make (water, oil, eggs)
- Chocolate pudding mix – be sure to use the instant kind
- Milk
- Butter
- Marshmallow fluff
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- Mini marshmallows
- Graham crackers
- Hershey candy bar – or your favorite brand of chocolate bar
Equipment Needed To Make
- Large mixing bowl
- Sheet cake pan
- Wooden spoon or wide straw
Substitutions & Alterations
- Swap yellow or vanilla cake for the chocolate for a lighter base.
- Toast mini marshmallows under the broiler or with a small kitchen torch for a campfire look.
How to Make S’mores Cake
Step by Step Instructions overview – Full recipe in recipe card below.
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Step 1 – Bake the cake as directed according to package instructions
Step 2 – Poke holes in the cake while it’s still warm
Step 3 – Make the pudding and pour pudding mixture into holes. Refrigerate.
Step 4 – Make the marshmallow fluff icing and spread in an even layer
Step 5 – Garnish with graham cracker crumbs, chocolate pieces, and mini marshmallows
Raquel’s Time Saving Tips
- Chill the cake at least 2-3 hours before serving for best results.
- Use the rounded handle of a wooden spoon for evenly sized poke holes in the cake for the pudding.
- Add garnishes just before serving so that the graham cracker crumbs stay crunchy.
- Cut the chilled cake into squares for easy portioning.
- Make this cake ahead up to 24 hours in advance for parties.
Serving and Storage Suggestions
Serve with a scoop of ice cream.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
More S’mores Recipes
S’mores Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix plus the ingredients from the back (water, oil, eggs)
- 1 5.9 oz. box of chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups milk
- 3/4 cup butter
- 7 oz. marshmallow fluff
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 4 sheets of Graham crackers
- 1 Hershey candy bar
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
- Prepare the cake, according to box directions.
- After baking, allow the cake to cool completely.
- Use a wide straw or the skinny end of a wooden spoon to poke holes throughout the cake.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk, until smooth.
- Quickly pour the pudding over the cake, aiming for the poked holes.
- Smooth the pudding around to fill the holes in the cake, and to smooth evenly over the top.
- Move this to the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours.
- For the frosting, beat the butter 1-2 minutes.
- Add the marshmallow fluff, vanilla, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Add the powdered sugar, and mix until combined.
- Drop the frosting by spoonfuls over the cake, and smooth out evenly.
- Sprinkle the mini marshmallows over the top of the cake.
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What a wonderful way to enjoy S’mores and a lot less messy lol