Instant Pot Smores Dump Cake Food

INSTANT POT STUFFED S'MORES CAKE

Steps:

• Add the Dry Ingredients to a large mixing bowl and whisk together until fully combined. Set aside.
• Now let's focus on the Wet Ingredients. In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or another large mixing bowl if using an electric hand mixer), add the softened butter, brown and white sugars. Start on a low speed and work your way to a 4-speed or medium speed until the butter and sugar are creamed, about 30 seconds. Add the egg, vanilla and syrup. Mix for about 15 seconds until combined.
• Add the Dry Ingredients and start on a low speed (flour likes to go all over the place so always start on a low speed) and once the dry and wet ingredients are combined, up to one speed higher and let mix for about 30 seconds until a thick dough-like batter has formed. Set aside.
• Assembling The Cakes:
• For One Large Stuffed Cake: Take a 7×3 springform pan and generously grease the bottom and sides of the pan with additional butter. Lay in a 7″ parchment round and butter the top of that too. Take about 1/3 of the dough and press it into the bottom of the pan, giving it a supple bottom of about 1/2-inch thick so it's not too thin. Then, take another 1/3 of the dough and line it along the sides of the pan, attaching it to the dough on the bottom of the pan. It should come up to about about 1/4-inch below the lip of the pan. Like using a pottery wheel, work your way around the pan to make sure the dough is evenly distributed (check out the video for additional visual guidance). This ensures we'll have outer edges of the cake and will keep the S'mores filling secure inside. Layer in one of the Hershey bars (break it up to lay it in properly or see the step-by-step photos for visual guidance) and then use a silicone or rubber spatula to smooth the Marshmallow Fluff on top (you can use up to the whole jar if you desire) and then top off with the remaining Hershey bar. Use the remaining 1/3 or so of the dough and lay it over the top Hershey bar layer so it's totally covered and connected to the dough that came up to just below the lip of the pan. The top layer of dough should come up to just slightly under the the lip of the pan. Cover the top with foil, making sure you don't press the foil directly onto the top layer of dough, but rather have it somewhat loosely on the pan.
• For Four Individual Lava Cakes: Take four 6-ounce glass custard ramekins (yes, it must be this size) and generously grease the bottom and sides of the pan with additional butter. Evenly distribute the dough, leaving some leftover for the top, and press it into the bottom and sides of each ramekin. Then, in each ramekin, add in about 2 pieces of the Hershey bar, followed by about 1/4 cup of Marshmallow Fluff, and top with about about 3-4 pieces of the Hershey bar. Distribute the remaining dough evenly to serve as a final layer on top of the Hershey bar and attaching to the dough on the sides of the ramekin. The top layer of dough should come be flush with the lip of the ramekin. Cover the tops of each ramekin with foil, making sure you don't press the foil directly onto the top layer of dough, but rather have it somewhat loosely on top.
• Pressure Baking The Cakes:
• Add the trivet and 2 cups water to the Instant Pot.
• If making one large stuffed cake, rest the springform pan on the trivet, secure the lid, move the valve to the sealing position and hit Manual or Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 40 minutes. Quick release when done. Using the trivet's handles with oven mitts or a dish towel, carefully transport the cake to the counter, remove the foil and let rest for 15 minutes to slightly cool. Take a pairing knife and get in between the perimeter of the edge of the pan and edge of the cake and loosen it up. Unlatch the pan and let the cake rest.
• If making four lava cakes, rest three of the ramekins on the trivet with the fourth resting on top of the center of the three. Secure the lid, move the valve to the sealing position and hit Manual or Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 25 minutes. Quick release when done. Using oven mitts or a dish towel, carefully transport the ramekins to the counter.
• Serving The Cakes:
• If you made the large cake, you can either serve it immediately, where the center will be super ooey and gooey like a giant lava cake OR let it fully cool for 3-4 hours and it will become like a S'mores Cookie/Brownie Bar! Slice into wedges when serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.
• If you made the four lava cakes, serve immediately as they SHOUL be ooey and gooey. To make it extra indulgent, add a scoop of ice cream (I used vanilla) with some chocolate syrup on top!

DUMP S'MORES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 18-by-13-inch baking sheet lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place the graham crackers on the baking sheet so they are touching each other. Top with the chocolate and marshmallows. Bake, turning the baking sheet once about halfway through the cooking time, until the marshmallows are puffed and golden all over, about 15 minutes.
• Remove and let cool for 5 minutes, then gently push down on the marshmallows to help the chocolate adhere to the graham crackers. Let cool completely, then break the s'mores into pieces. The s'mores can be stored in an airtight container with parchment paper between the layers for up to 5 days.

INSTANT POT S'MORES CAKE

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl stir together the graham cracker crumbs, flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
• Use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar for about 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides and add in the egg, vanilla and syrup. Mix for 15 seconds, until combined.
• Add in the flour/graham cracker mixture and mix for about 30 seconds until a thick batter/dough forms.
• Take a 7 x 3 inch springform pan* and trace the bottom of it with a pencil on parchment paper. Cut out the circle and place in the bottom of the pan. Spray the parchment and sides of the pan well with non-stick cooking spray.
• Take about half of the dough with floured fingers and press it into the bottom of the springform pan. Then take another half of the dough and line it along the sides of the pan. It should come up ¼ inch below the top lip of the pan.
• Break up one of the chocolate bars and line it on the bottom of the crust. Spread the marshmallow fluff on top of the chocolate. Break up the second chocolate bar and place on top of the marshmallow.
• Loosely cover the pan with foil. Place the pan on a trivet/sling*.
• Pour 1 ½ cups water into bottom of Instant Pot. Lower the pan into the Instant Pot.
• Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 40 minutes. When time is up move valve to venting and remove the lid.
• Move the pan out of the Instant Pot and remove the foil. Let the pan sit in a cool place for about 3-4 hours.
• Drizzle the top with Hershey's syrup. Use a butter knife to loosen the edges of the pan. Unlatch the pan and lift off. Slice into wedges and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

PEPPERMINT S'MORES DUMP CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the butter in an 8-by-8-inch nonstick cake pan and place it in the oven while it preheats.
• When the butter is melted, remove the pan from the oven and spray the sides with cooking spray. Evenly sprinkle the cake mix over the melted butter. Using a rubber spatula, stir to combine and then press the mixture into an even layer.
• Clean the rubber spatula, then spray it with cooking spray. Use the spatula to scoop the marshmallow topping on top of the cake mix and spread it in an even layer. Evenly sprinkle the pudding mix all over the topping and pour the milk on top. Stir gently with a spoon to combine the mix and milk; some marshmallow topping will rise to the surface. Top with the marshmallows and graham crackers.
• Bake until the very top layer is set but the cake is still very jiggly underneath, about 50 minutes. Remove from oven and run a butter knife around the edges to loosen. Top with the chopped mints.
• Scoop into bowls while still warm, dollop with whipped cream and top with additional graham cracker crumbs.

INSTANT POT S'MORES DUMP CAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Spray a glass bowl with nonstick cooking spray. Put a layer of crushed graham crackers Spread prepared chocolate fudge pudding over the top. Spread with the remainder of crushed graham crackers. Top with mini marshmallows Top with the cake mix. ( I only needed about 3/4 of mine) Top with butter in a single layer, trying to cover all areas of cake mix leaving none exposed. Place your trivet in your instant pot with one cup of water. Place your bowl on the trivet. Place your pot on MANUAL HIGH PRESSURE for 35 minutes. Do a quick release. Your toothpick inserted should come out clean.

S'MORES CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottom of 2 (9-inch) cake pans with parchment paper, lightly spray with baking spray.
• Combine cake mix, eggs, milk, and butter in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Mix in espresso powder and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans, spreading into even layers.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted into centers of cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then remove cakes from pans. Let cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
• While cakes are baking, place chocolate chips into a heatproof bowl. Bring cream in a small saucepan to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, about 6 minutes. Pour hot cream over chocolate chips and let stand for 5 minutes. Gently stir together in a circular motion to evenly blend chocolate into cream, without adding a lot of air. Let chocolate mixture cool, uncovered, at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until thickened to spreadable consistency, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Meanwhile, bring a small saucepan filled with 2 inches water to a simmer over medium-low heat. Beat together egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a work bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium speed until well combined, about 1 minute. Place mixer bowl over simmering saucepan, ensuring the bottom of the mixing bowl does not touch the water. Cook egg white mixture, whisking constantly, until a candy thermometer reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) and the sugar crystals have dissolved, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove bowl from heat, and return to stand mixer.
• Beat on high speed, gradually adding remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until stiff peaks form, 6 to 7 minutes. Set aside 2 cups of marshmallow cream. Place remaining marshmallow cream into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
• Remove cooled cakes from pans and discard parchment. Using a serrated knife, trim the tops of the cooled cakes to create a level top; use excess cake for trifle or just eat.
• Place 1 cake layer on a cake stand or plate, cut side up. Spread reserved 2 cups marshmallow cream in an even layer on cake top. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the graham cracker crumbs evenly over top. Top with remaining cake layer, cut side down. Fill in any empty spots in seams of cake layers using marshmallow cream in piping bag; smooth sides using an offset spatula. Refrigerate stacked cake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
• Spoon 1 1/4 cups cooled chocolate mixture over top of the stacked cake. Spread into an even layer using a large cake spatula, allowing excess to extend over the sides. Frost sides of cake using remaining chocolate mixture, smoothing into an even layer.
• Using marshmallow cream in piping bag, pipe 10 large rosettes along the top, outside edge of the cake. Sprinkle center of the cake with remaining 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs. Arrange graham cracker rectangles upright on the long sides of each rectangle in a spoke-wheel design inside rosette rings on top of cake. Pipe 1 large rosette in center of graham cracker spoke-wheel design.
• Refrigerate, uncovered, until ready to serve, at least 30 minutes or up to 48 hours. Using a kitchen torch, slightly brown marshmallow rosettes. Slice and serve cake.