Best 2 Campfire Cake Recipes

Indulge in the rustic charm of campfire cake, a delightful dessert reminiscent of cozy nights spent around the campfire. This classic treat features a moist and tender crumb, enveloped in a golden brown crust that captures the essence of campfire cooking. With variations ranging from classic vanilla to decadent chocolate or fruity adaptations like blueberry and apple, campfire cake offers a taste of nostalgia for every palate. Whether you're seeking a simple, one-bowl recipe or a more elaborate multi-step creation, this article has it all. Gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the great outdoors, even if you're baking in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CAKE & BERRY CAMPFIRE COBBLER

Cake & Berry Campfire Cobbler image

This warm Dutch oven cobbler is one of our favorite ways to end a busy day of fishing, hiking, swimming or rafting. It's yummy with ice cream-and so easy to make! -June Dress, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cans (21 ounces each) raspberry pie filling
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups water
1/2 cup canola oil
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

Prepare grill or campfire for low heat, using 16-20 charcoal briquettes or large wood chips., Line an ovenproof Dutch oven with heavy-duty aluminum foil; add pie filling. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water and oil. Spread over pie filling., Cover Dutch oven. When briquettes or wood chips are covered with white ash, place Dutch oven directly on top of 8-10 of them. Using long-handled tongs, place remaining briquettes on pan cover., Cook until filling is bubbly and a toothpick inserted in the topping comes out clean, 30-40 minutes. To check for doneness, use the tongs to carefully lift the cover. If desired, serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CAMPFIRE CAKE

Campfire Cake image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories dessert

Time 45m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 9-ounce box chocolate wafer cookies
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
30 red hard candies (cinnamon or cherry), lightly crushed
30 butterscotch hard candies, lightly crushed
2 16-ounce frozen pound cakes
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
1/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

Pulse the cookies in a food processor to make coarse crumbs. Transfer all but 1/2 cup crumbs to a bowl. Pulse the remaining crumbs until fine; add the 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar and pulse. Transfer the fine crumbs to a separate bowl.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Sprinkle the red and butterscotch candies into a 7-by-10-inch rectangle, alternating colors as shown.
Bake the candies until completely melted, 10 to 15 minutes. Immediately run a knife through the yellow candy to swirl it into the red (be careful-the candy will be very hot). Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
Meanwhile, make the frosting: Wipe out the food processor (no need to wash it). Add the butter, confectioners' sugar, melted chocolate, cocoa powder, milk and vanilla and pulse until smooth.
Trim the long top and bottom edges of the pound cakes with a paring knife to make them rounded.
Spread the frosting over the pound cakes, making sure to cover the rounded undersides (leave the ends exposed to resemble cut logs).
Sprinkle the coarse cookie crumbs on a platter. Place 1 cake on the crumbs, then run a fork through the frosting to create the texture of bark. Rest the second cake at an angle on top; repeat with the fork.
Sift the fine cookie crumb mixture over the logs to look like ash.
Snap the candy sheet into different-size shards; press the shards into the lower cake to create the flames.

Tips:

Choose the right campfire: A campfire that is too hot or too smoky will ruin your cake. Look for a campfire that is burning steadily with low flames and little smoke.
Use a Dutch oven: A Dutch oven is the best way to bake a campfire cake. It provides even heat and prevents the cake from burning.
Preheat your Dutch oven: Before you add the cake batter, preheat your Dutch oven over the campfire for 10-15 minutes. This will help the cake cook evenly.
Use a cake mix: A cake mix is a great way to make a campfire cake. It's easy to prepare and you can add your own favorite ingredients to make it your own.
Don't overfill your Dutch oven: When you add the cake batter to the Dutch oven, don't fill it more than halfway. The cake will rise as it bakes, so you need to leave some room for it to expand.
Cover the Dutch oven tightly: Once you've added the cake batter to the Dutch oven, cover it tightly with the lid. This will help the cake bake evenly.
Bake the cake for the recommended time: The baking time for a campfire cake will vary depending on the recipe you're using. Be sure to follow the recipe's instructions carefully.
Let the cake cool before serving: Once the cake is done baking, let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. This will help the cake set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Campfire cakes are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a sweet treat while camping. With a little planning and preparation, you can make a campfire cake that everyone will love. So next time you're camping, be sure to give campfire cake a try!