Bo's Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe

Name: Bo's Mississippi Mud Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; ½ cup shortening; 14-½ cup cup butter; 3 tablespoons cocoa powder; 2 cups sugar; 2 cups flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup buttermilk; miniature marshmallow, optional; ½ cup butter; 3 tablespoons cocoa powder; 6 tablespoons milk; 1 box confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup pecans, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup water
½ cup shortening
14-½ cup cup butter
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk
miniature marshmallow, optional
½ cup butter
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
6 tablespoons milk
1 box confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup pecans, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
2
Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
3
In a saucepan, bring water, shortening, butter, and cocoa powder to a boil; cool.
4
In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, and salt.
5
In a small bowl, combine eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, and buttermilk.
6
Blend chocolate mixture with dry ingredients; mix well.
7
Add egg mixture; mix well.
8
Pour into prepared baking pan.
9
Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10
Top immediately with frosting.
11
Sprinkle with miniature marshmallows, if desired.
12
FROSTING: In a saucepan, melt butter, cocoa powder, and milk.
13
Add confectioner's sugar, vanilla extract, and pecans.
14
Blend well and ice the cake immediately.

3856

kcal

Calories

349

Fat

192

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, ½ cup shortening, 14-½ cup cup butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Bo's Mississippi Mud Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bo's Mississippi Mud Cake

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