S'Mores Snack Cake

It was an early release day from school here today, so my Hungry Puppies and I had lots of time for kitchen projects!  My oldest Hungry Puppy chose this cake and made most of it by herself.    It is super simple and very fast to make, and the results are delicious.  Moist yellow cake filled with chunks of chocolate covered graham crackers, topped with a toasted marshmallow frosting (I found the recipe here), with marshmallows and more chocolate covered graham crackers sprinkled on top.  

S'Mores Snack Cake

S'Mores Cake:
Yellow cake mix plus ingredients to prepare the mix (I used the box to bakery instructions)
1 1/2 cups chopped chocolate covered graham crackers

Toasted Marshmallow Frosting:
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 ounces (1 bag) mini marshmallows
1 1/2 cups chopped chocolate covered graham crackers (to sprinkle over the top)
1 cup mini marshmallows (to sprinkle over the top)

Preheat the oven to the temperature directed on the box.  Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

 Prepare the cake mix according to package directions, or use the box to bakery instructions.  Stir the chopped chocolate covered graham crackers into the prepared batter.  Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.  Bake the cake according to the directions on the box.  When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let cool completely before frosting.

For the toasted marshmallow frosting, beat the butter until smooth.  Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating after each addition until blended and smooth.  Beat in the vanilla extract.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and lightly grease the parchment paper.  Spread the 10 ounces of mini marshmallows over the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.  Place the marshmallows under the broiler until golden brown and toasted, for about 1 minute, watching constantly so they do not burn.  Scrape the toasted marshmallows into the frosting and beat until combined.  Place the frosting in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it has cooled, then beat again.  

Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.  Sprinkle the remaining chocolate covered graham crackers and marshmallows over the top.  Makes 24 servings.

Enjoy!  -Cardamommy