Homemade marshmallows add a spooky and delicious twist to your S'mores Cake. Perfect for Halloween or any special occasion.

Ingredients: 1 cup of granulated sugar. 1/4 cup of water. 3 envelopes of unflavored gelatin about 3 tablespoons. 1/4 cup of cold water. 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Powdered sugar for dusting. Cooking spray for greasing. Graham crackers, chocolate chunks, and mini marshmallows for decorating.

Instructions: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of water and the unflavored gelatin. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to soften. In a separate saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of water. Heat over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches 240F 115C on a candy thermometer. Remove both saucepans from heat. Slowly pour the hot sugar mixture into the gelatin mixture, stirring constantly. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on high speed for about 10-15 minutes or until it becomes thick and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and salt to the marshmallow mixture and beat for an additional 2 minutes. Grease a square baking dish with cooking spray and dust it with powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Pour the marshmallow mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. Decorate the top with graham crackers, chocolate chunks, and mini marshmallows to give it a spooky s'mores theme. Let the marshmallow set for at least 4 hours or overnight until it's firm. Once set, cut the marshmallow into squares and serve as a delightful topping for your Spooky S'mores Cake or any other dessert of your choice.