Instant Pot Smores Dump Cake Recipes

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!

INSTANT POT S'MORES DUMP CAKE

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.

SLOW-COOKER FUDGY S'MORE CAKE

Steps:

• Spray 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Make cake batter as called for on box. Pour batter into slow cooker.
• Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Turn off slow cooker, and sprinkle marshmallows and chocolate chips over top of cake. Cover 10 minutes. Spoon warm cake into dessert dishes, and serve with graham cracker squares.

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.

HOW TO MAKE A DUMP CAKE IN THE INSTANT POT

Steps:

• Lightly spray spring form pan with cooking spray. Add can of pie filling to the bottom of the pan and spread evenly.
• Sprinkle cake mix on top of pie filling. Add pats of butter around the entire cake and in the center. Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot. Set pan on a trivet and lower down into the pot. Set on High Pressure Manual for approximately 25-28 minutes. Quick release and set to cool. You may release the spring form pan on a plate. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or whip cream. Enjoy.

INSTANT POT CHERRY DUMP CAKE

Steps:

• Spray a 7" cake pan or springform pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• Add your two cans of cherry pie filling to the bottom of the pan.
• Sprinkle the cake mix over the cherry pie filling, so there is no pie filling showing.
• Cut your cold butter into small bits and place on top of the dry cake mix. Set aside.
• Pour one cup of water into the bottom of your Instant Pot, and place your trivet inside.
• Cover your dump cake with aluminum foil, sealing the edges tightly.
• Place the pan onto the trivet and put the Instant Pot lid on top.
• Put the pressure release valve to sealing and press the manual or pressure cook button and set the timer for 25 minutes.
• Allow the Instant Pot to do a natural release for 5 minutes, then release do a quick release if there is anymore steam to let out.
• Take off the Instant Pot lid and carefully remove the pan from the Instant pot. Remove the foil and sprinkle with sugar.
• Place in the oven and broil for 3 minutes on high, or until the top becomes crisp.
• Serve with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

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.