Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe

Name: Mississippi Mud Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 pound unsalted butter; 1/3 cup cocoa powder; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 8 ounces mini marshmallows; 1/4 pound unsalted butter; 1/3 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch salt; 3/4 cup chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, lightly toasted

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound unsalted butter
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 cup water
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 ounces mini marshmallows
1/4 pound unsalted butter
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
3/4 cup chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, lightly toasted

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9 by 13-inch cake pan.
2
Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt into a medium mixing bowl.
3
Put the butter in a small saucepan and, when melted, add the cocoa and water and bring to a boil.
4
Add the boiling cocoa mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5
Add the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla and stir until smooth.
6
Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
7
Transfer to a wire cooling rack and sprinkle the marshmallows evenly over the hot cake.
8
Put the butter in a medium saucepan and, when melted, add the cocoa powder and buttermilk and bring to a boil.
9
Remove from the heat and add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt and stir until very smooth.
10
Pour the hot icing over the marshmallows on the hot cake and sprinkle with the nuts.
11
Let cool to lukewarm before serving.
12
Cake is best served warm or at room temperature.

1973

kcal

Calories

137

Fat

184

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: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 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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