Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate decadence with this gooey Mississippi Mud Cake! Incredibly moist and intensely chocolaty, this recipe from Southern Living's 30 Years of Our Best Cooking is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for potlucks, dinner parties, or simply satisfying your chocolate cravings, this cake disappears fast – grab a slice before it's gone! Prepare to be amazed by its rich, fudgy texture and irresistible marshmallow topping.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 487.2 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 3.7 (19 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mississippi Mud Cake

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How to Make Mississippi Mud Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter over medium heat.
  4. Add 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and stir until smooth.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Pour the butter mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add 2 cups granulated sugar and 4 large eggs.
  7. Mix until well combined.
  8. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  9. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt.
  10. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  11. Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans.
  12. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  13. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle the entire cake with 1 (10-ounce) bag of mini marshmallows.
  14. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  15. For the frosting: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and ½ cup milk. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
  16. Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

256g

Fat

51g

Carbs

26g

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