10 Minute Dutch Oven S'Mores Cake Recipe | the Polka Dot Chair (2024)

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Do you guys love S’mores just as much as I do? This 10-minute dutch oven s’mores cake recipe is a fun spin on the classic s’more. It’s the perfect dutch oven camping dessert! I mean, who doesn’t love a good s’mores recipe?

If you like the recipe you may also LOVE some of the other recipes shared over on the Honey Maid S’mores site— seriously go check it out, it’s full of all kinds of deliciousness!

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Table of Contents
  • Instructions
  • Easy S’mores Cake Instructions; for Cooking on the Grill
  • How many Coals Should I use if I’m not cooking on the Grill?
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A few summers ago my husband (who is an avid dutch oven cook) came up with an idea for a quick and delicious s’mores cake dessert. We were camping and the time and the recipe wasan instant hit. It’s now become one of our favorite summer desserts. Since the recipe features a pre-made cake (that you get in the bakery of a supermarket) it’s quick to throw together, no pre-baking required!

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We love to make this dessert on nights that we are grilling out. We always make it in our dutch oven and go back and forth between making it on the grill or with charcoals (depends on how we are cooking that night).

The nice thing is that since you’re already cooking out the grill is already hot. All you have to do is assemble the cake and let it cook on the grill.

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We just got back from vacation and have hadour fill of eating out and being away from home. All we wanted to do this week was have a good home cooked meal and STAY HOME. Vacations are nice but being home afterward is even better.

Since it was about time to make a dutch oven dessert again, we swung by Walmart and picked up the supplies we needed. Luckily they were all together in the store and oh so easy to spot.

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Readyto make a cakefor yourself?If so, let’s make s’mores!!

Dutch Oven S’Mores Cake Recipe

This recipe uses a 10″ Dutch oven

Instructions

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Dutch Oven S’Mores Cake

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The recipe features a pre-made cake (that you get in the bakery of a supermarket) it’s quick to throw together, no baking required! A fun take on a traditional S'More.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 Pre Baked Angel Food Cake
  • 6 Hershey’s Chocolate Bars
  • 2 pkgs Honey Maid Graham Cracker Squares
  • ½ lrg pkg Jumbo Marshmallows

Instructions

  • Step One: Tear the Angel Food cake into pieces and place in the bottom of the dutch oven.

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  • Step Two: Break the Honey Maid squares into pieces and cover the cake, mix a few pieces into the cake pieces.

  • Step Three: Layer on the Hersheys Chocolate Bars (I used about 5 bars, you can use more or less depending on what you like).

  • Step Four: Cover the top with the Jet Puffed Marshmallows.

  • Five: Place on an already HOT grill and close the cover. Cook until the marshmallows are golden brown and toasted. About 5-10 minutes. Check frequently so they don’t burn.

Notes

To bake in the oven:

Heat to 350 and bake for 10 minutes or until marshmallows are browned and melted.

To Bake with Coals:

Use a 10 inch dutch oven and use 8-10 under and 12-15 on top for this recipe. Check after 5 minutes. Then every 5 minutes after that. You just need to melt the marshmallows.

Keyword camping dessert, smores

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Easy S’mores Cake Instructions; for Cooking on the Grill

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One: Tear the Angel Food cake into pieces and place in the bottom of the dutch oven.

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Two: Break the Honey Maid squares into pieces and cover the cake, mix a few pieces into the cake pieces.

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Three: Layer on the Hersheys Chocolate Bars (I used about 5 bars, you can use more or less depending on what you like).

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Four: Cover the top with the Jet Puffed Marshmallows.

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Five: Place on an already HOT grill and close the cover. Cook until the marshmallows are golden brown and toasted.

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Remove it from the grill and serve! It will be a hot, gooey, sticky, yummy delicious mess.

How many Coals Should I use if I’m not cooking on the Grill?

For Coals: Use 8-10 under and 12-15 on top for this recipe. Check after 5 minutes. Then every 5 minutes after that. You just need to melt the marshmallows, be careful that you don’t over bake.

I’ve shared how we create fun, tasty, and memorable experiences with S’mores. I’d love to hear your favorite way to make and enjoy S’mores!

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About Author

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Melissa Mortenson

Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs. Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

10 Minute Dutch Oven S'Mores Cake Recipe | the Polka Dot Chair (2024)

FAQs

What's the big deal about a Dutch oven? ›

Searing, Simmering, and Braising

The Dutch oven is the master of the stovetop. Since it's basically a wider, heavier version of a stockpot, it's a good pick to simmer broth or cook up big batches of beans. The cast iron core can get hot enough to quickly sear chunks of meat and brown veggies.

Can you bake a cake in a Dutch oven? ›

Dutch Oven Cake Recipes

If you've got a special recipe from Grandma, that should work great too. Most guides will mix the batter in a separate bowl, then add it to a greased dutch oven. No need to pre-heat, and we recommend not filling the dutch oven more than about 60%.

What is a Dutch oven trick? ›

For the uninitiated, a Dutch oven involves farting in bed, then quickly pulling up the sheets to trap your significant other with the smell. It's a decades-old trick that has surely ruined countless relationships, yet many dudes still dare to try it.

Can you preheat an enameled Dutch oven in the oven? ›

Don't preheat an empty dutch oven on your stovetop—this can cause your cookware to crack or break. Some bread recipes call for preheating the dutch oven in the oven. This is perfectly safe to do since the heat will be more consistently distributed across the entire dutch oven.

What temperature do you bake a Dutch oven? ›

When using a Dutch Oven in the oven, however, you should check with the manufacturer to determine the maximum safe temperature for baking. Generally, most enameled Dutch Ovens should be safe to about 450 degrees Fahrenheit, but you'll want to be sure before you get started.

Do you cover a Dutch oven when baking? ›

Score your dough. Slide the parchment paper with dough into your preheated Dutch oven and return it to the oven. Cover with the lid and bake for 20 minutes, covered. After 20 minutes, remove the lid from the oven and continue baking per the recipe (typically 25 to 35 minutes)

What does it mean when someone gives you a Dutch oven? ›

But in slang, a Dutch oven is when you pass gas in bed and pull the covers over someone else's head, trapping it in like a Dutch oven traps heat.

Does using a Dutch oven make a difference? ›

One of the main benefits of using a Dutch oven is its ability to retain heat over a long period. Its lid design helps to trap steam and retain moisture for more flavorful, juicy dishes.

What is so special about a Le Creuset Dutch oven? ›

It produces high-quality cast iron pieces, meaning they retain heat well, and they're coated with enamel, which makes cleanup very easy and enhances the variety of rich colors Le Creuset offers.

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