S'mores Pavlova Cake Recipe | We are not Martha (2024)

All the classic components of s'mores come together to form a decadent multi-layer pavlova. This S'mores Pavlova tastes just like a cake and is incredibly easy to put together. No campfire required.

I'm pretty sure the only thing that could force me to keep my eyes open right now is s'mores. That's how tired I am. And you know, even s'mores might be too much work for me at the moment. I'm legitimately sitting on the couch, too tired to even drink a glass of wine. That's how you know it's bad. I'm almost contemplating turning off the Bachelorette's Men Tell All that I'm catching up on because my eyes will barely stay open (to be fair, this show is kind of a snooze fest right now, right??). I keep looking at my calendar because I can't really believe it's only Tuesday. Tuesday?? Tell me that's not true! If a day ever called for s'mores, this would be it. But the kind that don't require any assembling or work. Like a s'mores pavlova. Yup, I'd stay awake for that.

Have you noticed that my love for s'mores knows no bounds? I just think it's the most heavenly dessert combination inthe world. Yes, better than strawberries and cream or chocolate chip cookies and ice cold milk or apple pie and vanilla ice cream. S'mores are everything.

S'MORES PAVLOVA RECIPE

But pavlova is pretty cool, too. And I've been making it like a madwoman lately. You know, the kind of madwoman who does things like make pavlova. I've made this chocolate one a fewtimes now and decided I wanted to try something new and fun. Since s'mores are clearly on my mind a lot, I decided to combine my two loves into a s'mores pavlova cake. It involves lots of whipped egg whites and chopped chocolate and cocoa.

My pavlovas never look very pretty when I'm forming them, but the end result is always A-OK. Cracks in pavlovas are totally allowed! But if you want to avoid cracks as best as possible, once they're done baking, keep your pavlova in the oven with the door cracked for about 2 hours. This helps them cool down slowly so cracks are avoided.

But when you're planning to cover the entire thing in a ton of whipped cream anyway, nobody will even see the imperfections! Also, you'll be mixing lots of mini marshmallows into the whipped cream. Which basically makes my dreams come true.

Once you slather one layer of pavlova with the marshmallow whipped cream, you'll crumble graham crackers on top. And then do the same thing with the second layer. This was my first layer pavlova.

Even though the pavlova was a chocolate pavlova and made with chocolate and cocoa, I still didn't think that was enough chocolate. So, I made a quick ganache. Seriously, ganache is really quick and easy.

Just spread it all on top and add more marshmallows. As many as you want.

Hello, everything I love about s'mores in pavlova form. Or is it everything I love about pavlova in s'mores form? All I know is that once it's made, it's made and the marshmallow pavlova cake lasts a few days in the fridge. No assembly required.

No campfire required, either. I recommend cutting yourself a gigantic slice.

And enjoying every single second of it. This s'mores pavlova really didn't do anything to put a stop to my pavlova obsession. Not that that's really a bad thing. Especially if you ask my husband who happens to reapmany of the benefits.

If you haven't yet made a pavlova or meringue creation, I urge you to do it ASAP. Like now! Ugh, I forgot it's only Tuesday, but there's absolutely nothing wrong with a Wednesday night pavlova.

One of the best parts is that pavlovas aren't made incampfires. And they're best enjoyed on couches. I hear they go especially well with trashy reality television. Not that I'd know anything about that. I did hear a birdy say that once the Bachelorette ends, Bachelor in Paradise begins the next week. But I'm totally not interested in that. I'm just sitting here eating my pavlova, minding my own business.

This is totally worth staying up late for. I might end up staying up even later just thinking about it. Is that weird? Probably. Do I care? Nope.

What's your favorite s'mores creation?

If you loved this pavlova recipe, be sure to check out my Peppermint Pavlova with White Chocolate Whipped Cream and my Mini Chocolate Swirl Pavlovas. I'm also obsessed with this Black Forest Pavlova from Clayton's Cookbook!

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