Three Layer S'mores Celebration Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Graham Cracker Cake
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup unsalted butter
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1 cup light brown sugar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 cup buttermilk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Milk Chocolate Ganache
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12 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped
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6 ounces heavy whipping cream
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2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream (optional)
→ Topping
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4 cups homemade marshmallow fluff
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 6-inch cake pans, line bottoms with parchment paper.
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Whisk together flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
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Beat butter until smooth, then add sugars and beat until fluffy (2-3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk, starting and ending with flour.
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Divide batter between pans, smooth tops, and tap pans on counter. Bake for about 40 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans, then turn out onto wire racks.
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Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate, let stand 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Chill until thickened but still soft. Whip until fluffy and lightened in color.
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Layer cakes with whipped ganache between layers. Chill to set. Cover entire cake with marshmallow fluff and toast with a kitchen torch.
# Notes:
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Ganache can be made a day ahead and brought to room temperature before whipping
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Milk chocolate buttercream can be used instead of ganache
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Serve cake at room temperature for best texture