Ingredients
– 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
– ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
– 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup whole milk
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup boiling water
– 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows (for topping)
– 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (divided for crust and decoration)
– 1 cup chocolate ganache (optional for drizzle)
Equipment Needed
– 2 round 9-inch cake pans
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Heatproof bowl (for melting chocolate, if using ganache)
– Baking sheet (for toasting marshmallows)
Step-by-Step Instructions
To get started, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans. In a large bowl, I combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make sure everything is well mixed! Then, add in the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. I use my electric mixer to blend everything smoothly. Once combined, carefully stir in the boiling water; the batter will be quite thin, but don’t worry, that’s what makes it so decadent. (See the next page below to continue steps…)
