S'mores Layer Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup marshmallow fluff
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup butter (melted)
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined.
4. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
7. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the graham cracker crust. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined.
8. Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form a crust. Set aside.
9. For the marshmallow frosting, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together in a bowl until fluffy. Add marshmallow fluff and vanilla extract, then beat until combined and creamy.
10. Once the cakes are cooled, trim the tops if necessary for even layers. Place one layer on top of the graham cracker crust and spread a layer of marshmallow frosting on top.
11. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides with the remaining marshmallow frosting.
12. Decorate with additional graham cracker crumbs or mini marshmallows on top, if desired. Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing.