Pumpkin S’mores Cake is a delightful twist on classic s’mores, combining pumpkin-spiced cake with a layer of chocolate and a toasted marshmallow topping. It’s a perfect autumn dessert that’s comforting, easy to make, and great for sharing.
Happy Adoption Day! (November 21)
I learned I was adopted when I was very young and have known nothing different my whole life. Adoption is part of who I am, and I’m proud of it.
Honey Maid has long embraced and celebrated the many forms families take today. Although family structures continue to evolve, the importance of wholesome connections remains constant.
American families look very different than they did a generation or two ago. As our society changes, so do the ways we define and nurture family. In my own family, not everyone is related by blood, and that diversity is something I value.
- Interracial marriage is increasingly common — for example, research shows a growing share of married couples are interracial.
- Many children do not live with both biological parents; studies indicate that only around 60% of children live with both biological parents, and family arrangements vary widely.
- Same-sex couples raising children are more visible and supported than in the past, and many children are fortunate to grow up in loving homes regardless of their parents’ genders.
- Adoption touches millions of American families. Like me, my brother was adopted at birth.
Over its 90-year history, Honey Maid has also evolved. From classic graham crackers to playful Teddy Grahams, their products emphasize whole grains and real honey, and they avoid high fructose corn syrup and artificial colors. That makes them a reliable snack choice for families and a great ingredient for creative desserts.
We enjoy classic grahams plain, with spreads, as dippers, or dressed up as desserts. This Pumpkin S’mores Cake started as a simple family recipe my grandmother made every fall. Originally she topped pumpkin cake with graham crackers, chocolate chips and large marshmallows. Since her passing, we’ve updated the recipe with small changes that make it our own: folding graham cracker crumbs into the batter for more flavor, using chocolate bars instead of chips for an even melt, and topping with mini marshmallows for a more attractive finish.
- Honey Maid & Wholesome Snacking – Classic graham crackers are versatile and inspire simple, wholesome snacks and desserts.
- Teddy Grahams – These bite-sized crackers offer whole grain per serving and come in several flavors to delight kids and parents alike.
Are you ready to make Pumpkin S’mores Cake?
Pumpkin S’mores Cake
Nicole Cook
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Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups graham crackers, pulverized into crumbs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup oil
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
For the Topping:
- 26 ounces Hershey’s chocolate bars (about 6–8 bars)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
For the cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the oil, milk, eggs, vanilla and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until well blended. Spoon the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake at 350°F for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Immediately remove the cake from the oven. While the oven is off, arrange the chocolate bars evenly over the hot cake and return the pan to the warm oven for about 2 minutes, or until the chocolate softens and begins to melt.
- Take the cake out again and, using a spatula, spread the melted chocolate over the top to create an even layer.
- Top the chocolate with the mini marshmallows in an even layer.
- Turn on the broiler and place the pan under the broiler for about 1–2 minutes to toast the marshmallows. Watch closely — marshmallows can brown very quickly. You can rotate the pan after 30 seconds for more even toasting.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool slightly. Serve warm for a gooey treat or let it cool completely if you prefer a firmer slice.
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