Mississippi Mud Cake

Indulge in the decadent delight of a homemade Mississippi Mud Cake that elevates the essence of chocolate to new heights. This exquisite confection boasts a luscious chocolate cake base, generously adorned with a layer of melted marshmallows and a velvety warm chocolate frosting. It’s a symphony of flavors that will leave every chocolate lover’s palate singing with joy.

This divine creation, aptly named the “Mississippi Mud” cake, derives its charm from the intertwining layers of soft marshmallow and rich chocolate forming the delectable topping and frosting. The simplicity of crafting this culinary masterpiece is matched only by its irresistible taste, baked effortlessly in a standard 9×13-inch pan.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 cup unsalted, softened butter
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 4 cups mini marshmallows

For the Icing:

• 16 oz confectioners sugar
• ½ cup whole milk
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• ¼ cup unsalted, softened butter

How to Make Mississippi Mud Cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugar for the cake.
3. Add flour, cocoa powder, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
4. Fold in the chopped pecans.
5. Spread the batter evenly in a well-greased 9×13 baking dish.
6. Bake for 25 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
7. Immediately pour mini marshmallows on the hot cake; let them soften and melt, then spread evenly over the top.
8. Mix icing ingredients until smooth and creamy.
9. Spread the icing over the cooled cake and savor the decadence.