Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe
Indulge in the rich and decadent Mississippi Mud Cake, featuring layers of moist chocolate cake, gooey marshmallows, and a thick fudgy chocolate pecan frosting. Perfect for special occasions, holidays, potlucks, and more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled (120 grams)
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup milk (whole milk recommended)
- ½ cup vegetable oil or canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup boiling water or hot brewed coffee
Chocolate Frosting
- ½ cup salted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Garnish
- Finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the cake batter: Combine dry ingredients, mix in wet ingredients, and add boiling water or coffee.
- Bake the cake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Add marshmallows: Sprinkle mini marshmallows over the hot cake and return to the oven briefly.
- Make the frosting: Melt butter, whisk in sugar, cocoa, milk, and pecans until smooth.
- Finish the cake: Pour frosting over the marshmallows, garnish with chopped pecans, and allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Storage Information: Make ahead, store leftovers at room temperature or refrigerate, and freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 383 kcal
- Sugar: 46g
- Sodium: 129mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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