Perfect Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe

Name: Perfect Mississippi Mud Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups white sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon baking soda; Icing:; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 6 tablespoons milk; 3 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Servings: persons

2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
Icing:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
6 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2
Mix white sugar, flour, and salt together in a large bowl.
3
Combine 1/2 cup butter, vegetable oil, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and stir into flour mixture.
4
Beat buttermilk, eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and baking soda together in a bowl; mix into chocolate mixture. Pour batter into prepared baking pan.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool slightly.
6
Combine 1/2 cup butter, milk, and 3 tablespoons cocoa powder in a saucepan; bring to a boil and remove from heat. Whisk in confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Fold in pecans.
7
Sprinkle marshmallows over slightly cooled cake; pour warm icing over marshmallows. Cool cake before serving.

1912

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

190

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups white sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Perfect 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.

Perfect Mississippi Mud Cake

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