Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe

Name: Mississippi Mud Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Pinch of kosher salt; 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into chunks; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa; 4 large eggs, beaten; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa; 1/3 cup confectioners sugar, sifted; ½ tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup milk; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 3 cups mini marshmallows; 1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Pinch of kosher salt
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
4 large eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/3 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
½ tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Lightly grease and flour an 11 x 7-inch pan.
3
Combine the sugar, flour, and salt in a large bowl and stir to mix.
4
Melt the butter in a small saucepan and stir in the cocoa until well blended.
5
Remove from the heat, let cool slightly, and stir in the eggs and vanilla.
6
Pour the butter mixture into the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
7
Add the pecans and stir to mix.
8
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
9
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
10
Remove the cake from the oven, but do not turn the oven off.
11
While the cake is baking, combine the cocoa and confectioners sugar in a large bowl and stir to mix.
12
Add the melted butter, milk, and vanilla and stir until combined.
13
Scatter the marshmallows and pecans over the cake and return to the oven for about 4 minutes, just until the marshmallows are softened and puffy.
14
Remove from the oven and pour the frosting over the marshmallows and pecans to cover, while the cake is warm.
15
Cool completely, cut into squares, and serve.

1542

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, Pinch of kosher salt, 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into chunks, and more.

Yes, 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.

Mississippi Mud Cake

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