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Slice of Mississippi-Style Chocolate Mud Cake topped with chocolate ganache.
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Mississippi Mud Cake

A rich chocolate cake topped with fluffy marshmallows and creamy icing, perfect for gatherings and comforting indulgence.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Chocolate Cake, Dessert Recipe, Easy Baking, Indulgent Cake, Mississippi Mud Cake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 380kcal

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened for creaming with sugar
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar for sweetness
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour for the cake structure
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder for rich chocolate flavor
  • 4 large eggs adds moisture and structure
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract for flavor
  • 1 cup chopped pecans for crunch

For the Icing

  • 16 ounces confectioners' sugar for sweetness and consistency
  • 0.5 cup whole milk to achieve smooth icing
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter for richness in icing
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder for chocolate flavor in icing

For Topping

  • 4 cups mini marshmallows for fluffy topping

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan with grease or parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition, then stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together 1 1/2 cups of flour and 1/2 cup of cocoa powder and gradually add to the creamed mixture, alternating with a splash of water or milk.
  • Fold in 1 cup of chopped pecans and pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.

Baking

  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Icing

  • For the icing, melt 1/4 cup of butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add 1/2 cup cocoa powder and 1/2 cup milk, stirring until well blended.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in 16 ounces of confectioners' sugar until smooth and glossy.

Assembly

  • Once the cake is out of the oven, sprinkle 4 cups of mini marshmallows over the warm cake.
  • Pour the icing on top, allowing it to spread and cover the cake evenly.
  • Let the cake cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Tips include preheating the oven, measuring ingredients accurately, greasing the pan, and icing the cake while warm for better flavor melding.