Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of a decadent S’mores Loaf Cake with layers of chocolate cake, graham crackers, and a fluffy meringue topping. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the chocolate cake batter:
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
- 1 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup plus 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 shot espresso or 1/4 cup brewed coffee
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the graham cracker layer:
- 5 graham crackers, broken in half
For the meringue topping:
- 2 egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan and Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).Grease a standard loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, ensuring an overhang for easy removal of the cake later.
This step ensures your cake won’t stick and will come out smoothly.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients
8 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
2 eggs
1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
In a stand mixer bowl or a large bowl with a hand mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Mix in the melted semisweet chocolate chips until fully combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the sour cream or Greek yogurt.
This process provides the base structure and richness for the cake. - Combine Dry and Liquid Ingredients
1 3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/3 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup plus 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole milk
1 shot espresso or 1/4 cup brewed coffee
1 tsp vanilla extract
In a medium bowl, whisk together the baking powder, kosher salt, dark unsweetened cocoa powder, and all-purpose flour.
In a separate small bowl or measuring jug, whisk together the whole milk, espresso or brewed coffee, and vanilla extract.
Alternately add one-third of the dry mixture to the wet mixture, then half the milk mixture, mixing just to combine after each addition.
Repeat, ending with the last third of the dry mixture.
Mix until the batter is smooth.
I like to end with the dry ingredients for a more tender crumb. - Layer the Batter and Graham Crackers
Batter from Step 3
5 graham crackers, broken in half
Pour one-third of the chocolate batter into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Lay 3 graham cracker halves over the batter.
Repeat the layering two more times: spread another third of the batter, then another layer of graham cracker halves, and finally the remaining batter, smoothing the top.
These graham cracker layers add a wonderful texture surprise in each slice! - Bake the Cake
Assembled cake batter with graham crackers from Step 4
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: S'mores Loaf Cake, Chocolate Cake, Dessert Recipe, S'mores Recipe, Loaf Cake Recipe
