Description
Mississippi mud cake blends rich chocolate with gooey marshmallow and chocolate frosting. Chocolate lovers discover a Southern classic that satisfies deepest dessert cravings with its indulgent layers of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups (150 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 16 oz (454 g) confectioners’ sugar
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) whole milk
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Base Creation: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then integrate eggs individually, ensuring thorough blending after each addition.
- Batter Development: Sift flour and cocoa powder, gradually folding into the butter mixture while maintaining a smooth consistency, then gently incorporate vanilla extract and chopped pecans for depth of flavor.
- Baking Process: Pour batter into the prepared dish, spreading evenly, and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Marshmallow Layer: Immediately after removing from the oven, blanket the warm cake with mini marshmallows, allowing them to soften and create a gooey surface.
- Chocolate Icing: Whisk powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and softened butter until crumbly, then gradually add milk, stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and spreadable.
- Finishing Touch: Once the marshmallow layer has slightly set, delicately spread the chocolate icing across the entire cake surface, then allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Butter Softening Technique: Ensure butter is at room temperature, soft but not melted, for optimal creaming and cake texture.
- Egg Incorporation Tip: Add eggs one at a time and mix thoroughly to prevent batter separation and create a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Pecan Preparation: Lightly toast pecans before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add deeper complexity to the cake.
- Marshmallow Melting Trick: Add marshmallows immediately after baking while cake is still hot, allowing them to melt slightly and create a gooey, irresistible topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 471
- Sugar: 51 g
- Sodium: 154 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 67 mg