Mississippi Mud Cake

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Advanced
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A rich, dense chocolate cake with deep coffee and brandy notes
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Mississippi Mud Cake

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 Calories: 1991.7

Description

This Mississippi Mud Cake is a decadent, moist chocolate dessert that relies on strong brewed coffee and a touch of brandy to elevate the cocoa flavor. The batter creates a dense, fudgy texture that is intensely chocolatey without being overly sweet. It is an excellent choice for special occasions or when you want to impress guests with a sophisticated homemade treat. The combination of melted unsweetened chocolate and margarine ensures a luxurious mouthfeel, while the low-and-slow baking method prevents cracking. Serve it plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar for a classic presentation.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 275&# 194;°F (135ðC).
  2. Grease a 10-inch bundt pan generously with margarine and dust with cocoa powder, tapping out excess.
  3. In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine the strong coffee and brandy. Heat over low heat for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the unsweetened chocolate and margarine to the hot coffee mixture. Stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
  6. Stir in the sugar and continue heating until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat.
  7. Allow the chocolate mixture to cool slightly until warm to the touch, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  8. Gradually add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth.
  9. Add the lightly beaten eggs and vanilla extract. Beat the batter for one minute until well combined.
  10. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  11. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  13. Invert the cake onto a serving plate. Remove the pan only after the cake is completely cool.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1991.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 80.1g124%
Saturated Fat 35.9g180%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1867.7mg78%
Total Carbohydrate 285.7g96%
Dietary Fiber 17.0g68%
Sugars 177.9g
Protein 18.5g37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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