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S’mores Mini Loaf Cakes

S’mores Mini Loaf Cakes: A Bite of Summer Bliss

S’mores Mini Loaf Cakes bring classic campfire flavors into an elegant dessert, perfect for summer gatherings and family treats.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Provides essential structure
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder For rich chocolate flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds warmth
  • 2 large Eggs At room temperature
  • ½ cup Buttermilk Adds moisture
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Consistent flavor
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness
  • ¼ cup Light Brown Sugar Adds depth of flavor
  • ¾ cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips For pockets of melted chocolate
For the Ganache
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Essential for a rich ganache
  • 6 ounces Semisweet Chocolate Chopped for ganache
For the Swiss Meringue
  • 2 large Egg Whites At room temperature
  • ½ cup Caster Sugar Dissolves easily
  • 1 pinch White Vinegar Stabilizes meringue
For the Topping
  • ½ cup Graham Cracker Crumbs For the signature s'mores crunch

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • 8x4-inch Mini Loaf Pans
  • Small Saucepan
  • Heatproof Bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two mini loaf pans with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla extract.
  4. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then alternate adding the dry mixture and buttermilk.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips into the batter gently.
  6. Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Create ganache by heating heavy cream until simmering, then pouring it over chopped chocolate. Whisk until smooth.
  9. Pour the ganache over the cooled cakes and top with graham cracker crumbs.
  10. Make Swiss meringue by whisking egg whites, sugar, and vinegar over simmering water until warm, then beat until glossy peaks form.
  11. Spread meringue over cakes and gently toast with a kitchen torch until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results.

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