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The 'S'more' You Know It's Good Baked Alaska

S'mores Baked Alaska: A decadent S'mores Baked Alaska featuring layers of chocolate cake, no-churn graham cracker and chocolate ice creams, graham crackers, Hershey's chocolate ganache, a toasted marshmallow layer, and a toasted marshmallow fluff topping. A nostalgic and impressive dessert.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American Classic
Keyword Cake, Ice cream, Marshmellow, Smores
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Author Chef Cameron

Ingredients

Devil’s Food Chocolate Cake (2 layers):

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee

Graham Cracker Ice Cream (No-Churn):

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers about 8-10 crackers
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Ice Cream (No-Churn):

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Hershey's Chocolate Ganache:

  • 8 oz Hershey's milk chocolate bars chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Homemade Marshmallow Fluff:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Other Ingredients:

  • Graham crackers whole and broken
  • Chocolate cake scraps for layering

Instructions

Devil's Food Cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Slowly pour in hot coffee while mixing until the batter is smooth.
  • Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely. Trim the cakes to fit your desired serving dish or mold.

Graham Cracker Ice Cream (No-Churn):

  • In a large bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, crushed graham crackers, and vanilla extract.
  • Gently fold the graham cracker mixture into the whipped cream until well combined.
  • Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.

Chocolate Ice Cream (No-Churn):

  • In a large bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.
  • Gently fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream until well combined.
  • Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.

Hershey's Chocolate Ganache:

  • In a heatproof bowl, place chopped Hershey's chocolate.
  • In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering.
  • Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let sit for 1 minute.
  • Whisk until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly.

Homemade Marshmallow Fluff:

  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 240°F (115°C) on a candy thermometer (soft-ball stage).
  • While the sugar mixture is heating, in a large bowl, beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form.
  • Once the sugar mixture reaches 240°F, slowly and carefully pour it in a thin stream into the egg whites, while continuing to beat on high speed.
  • Continue beating until the mixture is glossy, thick, and cool (about 5-7 minutes).
  • Stir in vanilla extract.

Assemble:

  • Line a large bowl or springform pan with plastic wrap, leaving enough overhang to cover the top.
  • Place one layer of chocolate cake at the bottom of the prepared dish.
  • Spread a layer of chocolate ice cream over the cake.
  • Add a layer of chocolate cake scraps, if needed, to create a flat layer, then add a layer of whole and broken graham crackers.
  • Spread a layer of Hershey's chocolate ganache over the graham crackers.
  • Spread a layer of homemade marshmallow fluff over the ganache.
  • Using a kitchen torch, carefully toast the marshmallow fluff until golden brown.
  • Add a layer of graham crackers over the toasted marshmallow fluff.
  • Spread a layer of graham cracker ice cream over the graham crackers.
  • Top with the second layer of chocolate cake.
  • Freeze for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set completely.
  • Remove the Baked Alaska from the freezer and invert it onto a serving platter.
  • Remove the plastic wrap.
  • Spread homemade marshmallow fluff evenly over the entire surface of the Baked Alaska.
  • Using a kitchen torch, carefully toast the marshmallow fluff until golden brown.
  • Serve immediately.