Hot Cocoa Snack Cake with Marshmallow Fluff Frosting

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

This easy snack cake captures the delightful hot cocoa flavor in a simple, kid-friendly recipe. With a fluffy marshmallow topping, it’s perfect for a weeknight bake that the whole family will enjoy.

The one-bowl preparation makes it a breeze to whip up, ensuring minimal cleanup while delivering maximum chocolatey goodness.

Delicious Hot Cocoa Snack Cake Recipe

This hot cocoa snack cake is moist and rich, infused with cocoa powder and topped with a light and airy marshmallow fluff frosting. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup marshmallow fluff
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk (for frosting)
Chocolate shavings or mini marshmallows for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the vegetable oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine the marshmallow fluff, powdered sugar, and milk. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Frost the Cake: Once the cake is completely cool, spread the marshmallow frosting evenly over the top. Garnish with chocolate shavings or mini marshmallows if desired.
Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy your delicious hot cocoa snack cake!