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S’mores Mini Loaf Cakes

S’mores Mini Loaf Cakes for Sweet Summer Indulgence

S’mores Mini Loaf Cakes deliver the nostalgic essence of campfire treats with layers of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: mini cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour No substitutions necessary
  • ⅓ cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened Dutch-processed for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Or vanilla bean paste for more flavor
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • ½ cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk and vinegar
For the Ganache
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Heat just to a simmer
  • 6 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Preferred for flavor control
For the Meringue
  • 3 large Egg Whites Room temperature
  • 1 cup Caster Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon White Vinegar Stabilizes the meringue
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • 9 x 5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • rubber spatula
  • heatproof bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well each time until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
  6. Pour batter into pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Heat heavy cream and pour it over chopped chocolate, stir until smooth to make ganache.
  9. Pour ganache over cooled cake and sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top.
  10. Whisk egg whites with sugar and vinegar until stiff peaks form to make meringue.
  11. Spread meringue over ganache, toast until golden brown with a kitchen torch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute with gluten-free flour. Experiment with different chocolates for variety.

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