Crockpot S’mores Cake Recipe
This Crockpot S’mores Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of devil’s food cake, creamy chocolate pudding, and classic s’mores ingredients like graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate bars. Made effortlessly in a slow cooker, this warm and gooey cake is perfect for cozy gatherings and brings the nostalgic taste of campfire s’mores right to your kitchen.
- Author: Stella
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 2.5 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Cake Batter
- 1 15.25 ounce box Devil’s Food Cake mix
- 1 3.9 ounce package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-ins and Topping
- 2 1.55 ounce Hershey bars, chopped
- 4 graham crackers, broken
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- Additional chocolate bars, marshmallows, and graham crackers for topping
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the devil’s food cake mix and instant chocolate pudding powder ensuring an even combination.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the milk, eggs, melted butter, sour cream, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Whisk all together until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Fold in chocolate and graham crackers: Gently fold in the chopped Hershey bars and crushed graham crackers, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Prepare slow cooker: Spray the slow cooker insert with nonstick spray to prevent sticking during cooking.
- Pour batter into slow cooker: Pour the prepared batter into the slow cooker and smooth the top for even baking.
- Cook the cake: Cook on high for 2 to 2½ hours. Begin checking around the 2-hour mark to ensure the edges do not overcook or burn.
- Add marshmallows topping: Once the cake is fully set and cooked through, evenly sprinkle mini marshmallows all over the top of the cake.
- Broil the marshmallows: Carefully remove the slow cooker insert and place it under the oven broiler for 1 to 2 minutes until the marshmallows become golden and toasted. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Finish with extra toppings: After broiling, garnish the cake with additional marshmallows, extra crushed graham crackers, and more chocolate pieces as desired.
Notes
- Keep a close eye on the cake during cooking to avoid over-browning, especially near the edges.
- The broiling step is essential for getting that classic toasted marshmallow finish, but watch it carefully as marshmallows can burn quickly.
- You can customize the toppings with different kinds of chocolate or add nuts for extra texture.
- Ensure your slow cooker insert is oven-safe before broiling the cake inside it.
- Leftover cake can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for longer freshness.
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