Fast As Lightning Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe

Whip up this decadent Mississippi Mud Cake in under an hour! This ridiculously easy recipe, adapted from Southern Living magazine, delivers a rich, chocolatey treat with a gooey marshmallow center and crunchy pecan topping. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth quickly!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 480.9 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fast As Lightning Mississippi Mud Cake

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How to Make Fast As Lightning Mississippi Mud Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Toast pecans: Spread 1 cup pecan halves in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Set aside.
  3. Prepare cake mix: In a large bowl, prepare your favorite chocolate cake mix according to package directions, using 2 large eggs, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, and 1 cup water. Mix until just combined.
  4. Pour batter: Pour batter into a greased and floured 15x10x1-inch jelly-roll pan.
  5. Bake: Bake for 25 minutes.
  6. Add marshmallows: Remove from oven and evenly spread 1 (10 ounce) bag of mini marshmallows over the warm cake.
  7. Broil: Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until marshmallows are golden brown and slightly puffed. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  8. Frost and garnish: Drizzle warm cake with 1 cup of your favorite chocolate frosting. Sprinkle evenly with toasted pecans.
  9. Cool slightly, slice, and enjoy your lightning-fast Mississippi Mud Cake!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

179g

Fat

16g

Carbs

23g