Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Mississippi Mud Cake, a rich and moist chocolate dessert topped with gooey marshmallows and a luscious cocoa frosting. This classic Southern treat is perfect for any occasion and sure to please any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Cake: In a large bowl, mix melted butter and cocoa powder. Add sugar, eggs, flour, salt, and vanilla. Fold in nuts if using. Pour batter into dish and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Add Marshmallows: Sprinkle marshmallows over hot cake and bake for additional 3–4 minutes until puffed.
- Make Frosting: Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in cocoa powder and milk. Add vanilla and powdered sugar, then pour over marshmallow layer.
- Cool and Serve: Let cake cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
- This cake is best enjoyed the next day after setting.
- Toast nuts for added texture.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
