This Marshmallow Chocolate Cake (S’mores Brownies) is a deliciously decadent dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your guests!
With rich & moist chocolate brownie cake, fluffy & crispy marshmallow topping, and nutty & crunchy walnut filling, this cake is the ultimate indulgence for any chocolate lover.
Lava cake or brownie?
Lava cake, also known as molten chocolate cake, is a rich chocolate cake with a soft and gooey center. It is typically made by slightly undercooking the cake batter so that the center remains molten.
Brownies, on the other hand, are dense and fudgy chocolate cakes. They are made with a higher ratio of chocolate and sugar to flour, resulting in a more concentrated chocolate flavor.
By strictly following the marshmallow chocolate cake recipe, you will be able to bake a dense brownie cake with roasted marshmallows on top. However, if you desire a cake with a gooey, melted center, you can choose to omit the 10-minute baking step outlined in step 9 (detailed below), and instead roast the marshmallows for 1 minute until they are slightly browned. In this case, cutting open the cake will reveal a molten center that resembles flowing lava.
Why is my brownie oily?
From my baking experiences, I have observed that the selection of chocolate can influence the outcome of brownies.
Brownies made with 60% to 70% chocolate tend to turn out more successfully in my experience, while those made with 90% dark chocolate often end up being oily. Despite searching for scientific evidence to explain this phenomenon, I have yet to find any conclusive proof. Nonetheless, based on my personal experience with baking, I have come to this conclusion.
When chocolate is overheated, it can become oily or greasy because the cocoa butter in the chocolate separates from the cocoa solids.
To prevent overheating and separation of cocoa butter, it’s important to turn off the heat and melt chocolate chips using the residual heat and stirring frequently.
Alternatively, you can use a double boiler. Specifically, you:
- Fill a saucepan with a small amount of water and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
- Place a heatproof bowl on top of the saucepan, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. The bowl should fit snugly on top of the saucepan, creating a seal.
- Add the butter and chocolate to the bowl and stir occasionally with a spatula until fully melted.
Be careful not to get any water in the chocolate, as this can cause it to seize and become lumpy.
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FAQ
Is it safe to melt marshmallows?
What happens when you melt marshmallows?
Will melted marshmallow harden?
Can You bake a cake with marshmallows?
Pour in the prepared batter and bake according to package directions; the marshmallows do not affect the baking time or baking temperature of the cake. Check whether the cake is done by inserting a toothpick into the center, removing the cake from the oven when it comes out clean.
How many marshmallows should I eat?
There is no specific quantity of marshmallows that you can or should eat however, it is important to note that marshmallows contain a lot of added sugar and have no nutrient value. Therefore, consuming this in excess just means you are consuming a lot of extra sugar and gaining no value from it. It is best to eat something with some nutritional value.
How do you put marshmallows on a chocolate cake?
Lift the cake out from the loaf pan by lifting the edge of the parchment paper. Place the cake on a baking sheet, make sure that the parchment paper is lined underneath the cake. Place the marshmallows on top of the baked chocolate cake until they completely cover the surface of the cake.
Can you use miniature marshmallows in a cake?
Use miniature marshmallows, as they suit being baked better than the larger ones in the cake. Larger marshmallows will expand as they are baked and leave large holes in the batter as they return to a regular size. For simple, plain flavor, use plain white marshmallows. To add color as well as some fruity tastes, use colored miniature marshmallows.