Pecan Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe

Name: Pecan Mississippi Mud Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons baking cocoa; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons chopped pecans; FROSTING; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon 2% low-fat milk; 2 teaspoons 2% low-fat milk; 2 teaspoons baking cocoa; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup marshmallow creme; 2 tablespoons pecans, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

CAKE
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
FROSTING
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon 2% low-fat milk
2 teaspoons 2% low-fat milk
2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup marshmallow creme
2 tablespoons pecans, coarsely chopped

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CAKE:
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Heat oven to 350.
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Coat a 6 inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray and dust with flour; set aside.
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In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla.
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Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until blended.
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Stir in pecans.
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Transfer to prepared pan.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
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FROSTING:
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In a small saucepan, combine the butter, milk and cocoa; bring to a boil.
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Remove from the heat; beat in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla.
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Place springform pan on a wire rack.
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Immediately spread marshmallow creme over hot cake.
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Drop 2 tbsp of frosting over creme; cut through with a knife to swirl.
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Cool completely.
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Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan.
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Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.
18
Sprinkle pecans on top.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE, 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Pecan 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.

Pecan Mississippi Mud Cake

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