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Mississippi Mud Cake

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This decadent Mississippi Mud Cake features a moist chocolate base studded with pecans. It is crowned with a layer of toasted marshmallows and a smooth, rich chocolate frosting. A classic Southern dessert that is perfect for special occasions and gatherings.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Calories: 3808.6
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This decadent Mississippi Mud Cake features a moist chocolate base studded with pecans. It is crowned with a layer of toasted marshmallows and a smooth, rich chocolate frosting. A classic Southern dessert that is perfect for special occasions and gatherings.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • 3/4 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 Dash Salt
  • 1/4 cup +1 /12 T Cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Pecans, chopped
  • 10 ounce Marshmallows
  • 1 Chocolate Frosting
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1/4 cup +2 T Cocoa
  • 1/4 cup +3 T Warm Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 16 ounce Powdered Sugar, sifted
Directions
  1. 1
    Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well.
  2. 2
    Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. 3
    Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa; add to creamed mixture.
  4. 4
    Stir in vanilla and pecans.
  5. 5
    Spoon batter into a greased 13x9x2-inch glass baking pan.
  6. 6
    Bake at 325 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes until top is barely soft to the touch.
  7. 7
    Remove cake from oven and cover top with marshmallows.
  8. 8
    Return to oven for 2 minutes or until marshmallows are soft.
  9. 9
    Spread marshmallows over cake and immediately cover with Chocolate Frosting.
  10. 10
    Let frosting harden before cutting the cake into squares.
  11. 11
    FROSTING: Cream butter; add cocoa, mixing well.
  12. 12
    Gradually beat in powdered sugar, adding warm milk as necessary, until spreading consistency.
  13. 13
    Stir in vanilla.
  14. 14
    Spread immediately over warm marshmallows.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 3808.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 96.6g149%
Saturated Fat 36.4g182%
Cholesterol 236.9mg79%
Sodium 236.9mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 753.9g252%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g79%
Sugars 690.8g
Protein 27.6g56%

* 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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