S’MORES POKE CAKE

S’mores Poke Cake made with a chocolate cake mix topped with marshmallow cream, graham cracker crumbs, mini marshmallows & chocolate drizzle! S’mores in cake form that everyone enjoys!

This cake with marshmallow cream is a fantastic treat to serve at any backyard event that you want to bring some of the summer camping fun to! This campfire cake is a perfect treat for whenever the s’mores craving strikes.

Chocolate Poke Cake with Marshmallow Topping

One of my favorite parts of camping is getting to enjoy roasted marshmallows and making the classic smore sandwich. To be honest, that is really the ONLY thing I like about camping. So because this is not a common pastime of mine, I do not get to enjoy s’mores as often as I would like.

Well, I have now found an answer to that predicament, this s’mores poke cake satisfies that craving! While you can make regular smores at home over a fire pit, making this S’mores Poke Cake is a much less messy experience for you and the kids. It also taste incredible so it is a win win! I enjoy this treat all year round, you can enjoy the taste of summer throughout the entire year.

Recipe Highlights

• Simple ingredients. This fun and tasty treat is so easy to make. With just 6 ingredients, plus the easy cake ingredients, you will have a great dessert to serve to your family and friends.
• Less mess! What I love most about this recipe is that it is less messy than the traditional S’more treat. It is created in one dish, it has all the flavor and less the effort.
• S’more fun! Who doesn’t love a good campfire and roasting s’mores? I mean, this is a classic pastime that pretty much everyone loves. With this recipe we keep the love for that alive but with a twist.

S’mores Poke Cake Ingredients

Box cake mix: You need to use one 15.25-ounce chocolate box cake mix, plus the ingredients called for on the box. This is typically, oil, water and eggs.

Marshmallow cream: Adding one 7-ounce container of marshmallow cream is the perfect amount to give this poke cake amazing texture and taste.

Milk: To help thin out the marshmallow cream, use ¼ cup of milk.

Graham crackers: You need 1 ½ cups of crushed graham crackers, this is equal to 1 sleeve of crackers.

Chocolate syrup: Use about ½ cup of chocolate syrup for one of the chocolate parts for this s’mores cake. I like to use chocolate sundae syrup, it is easy to drizzle over the cake.

Mini marshmallows: Adding 2 cups of mini marshmallows on top of this cake gives amazing flavor and a great soft texture too.

Mini chocolate chips: For more amazing chocolate and a little crunch, use ½ cup of mini chocolate chips.

Tips & Tricks for making a delicious S’mores Poke Cake

Full instructions in the recipe card below, but here are a few tips for the baking process:

• Cool Cake to “Warm, Not Hot” Stage – Let the cake cool until it’s just slightly warm before adding the marshmallow mixture. If it’s too hot, everything sinks straight through; if it’s too cold, it won’t absorb properly into the holes.
• Widen the Poke Channels Slightly – When poking the cake, give the spoon handle a small wiggle as you pull it out. This creates wider channels that actually hold the marshmallow filling instead of letting it seal back up.
• Control Marshmallow Cream Consistency – Warm the marshmallow cream just enough to loosen it, but keep it thick. If it becomes too runny, it will spread across the surface instead of soaking into the cake.
• Extend Chill Time for Best Texture – Chill at least 2–3 hours (or overnight if possible) so the layers fully set and the cake slices cleanly while still staying gooey inside.

How long is left over Poke Cake good for?

Leftover poke cake keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days when covered tightly or stored in an airtight container. It’s actually best within the first 2 to 3 days, when the texture is still soft but holds its shape.

After that, the cake continues to absorb moisture from the fillings and can start to become overly soft or a bit soggy, especially around the poke holes.

Why is my poke cake soggy instead of moist?

This usually happens when too much liquid filling is added or the cake is still too hot when it’s poured over. Let the cake cool slightly and pour the filling slowly so it absorbs into the holes instead of pooling on top.

Can I use a different cake mix flavor?

You sure can. I use chocolate for this recipe but you could also use a white or yellow cake mix, it just won’t have the extra chocolatey flavor we are going for. But The marshmallow cream and s’mores toppings will still give it that S’mores feeling and taste.

Can I make poke cake ahead of time?

Yes—poke cake is actually better when made ahead. It needs time for the filling to soak into the cake, so making it 1 day in advance gives the best texture. You can keep it covered in the fridge for up to 2–3 days for peak freshness.

Try more great recipes with marshmallows here!

• Milk Bar Cornflake Marshmallow Cookies that taste like they came straight from a NYC bakery case—crispy, chewy, and packed with gooey marshmallow in every bite.
• Sweet, gooey, and seriously hard to stop eating! Marshmallow Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars have a buttery cookie base layered with chocolate and marshmallows, all baked into one irresistible bar.
• No-Bake Chocolate Marshmallow Bars are an easy summer treat—rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, hearty oats, and gooey marshmallows all come together without ever turning on the oven.
• This Marshmallow Peanut Butter Chocolate Bark comes together with just 3 ingredients in minutes and tastes like a full-on candy shop treat. It’s perfect for parties, gifting, or keeping all to yourself.
• Easy 5-Ingredient Chocolate Marshmallow Fondue made for dipping everything in sight. Melted chocolate chips, condensed milk, and marshmallow come together for the ultimate party dessert!
• Just 3 simple ingredients come together to make this Marshmallow Caramel Popcorn. A warm caramel coating is poured over popcorn and marshmallows for an easy, gooey, irresistible treat.

S’mores Poke Cake is an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert that tastes like a campfire treat in every bite. Made with chocolate cake mix and loaded with marshmallow cream, graham cracker crumbs, mini marshmallows, and chocolate syrup, it’s everything you love about s’mores in cake form.