This Mississippi Mud Cake is a luscious chocolate cake topped with a layer of gooey marshmallows and rich chocolate frosting. It's a true indulgence that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Perfect for parties, holidays, or just a special treat for yourself, this cake is guaranteed to please.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and cocoa powder together. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar, eggs, flour, vanilla, and pecans. Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and sprinkle marshmallows over the top.
- To make the frosting, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in cocoa powder and milk. Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar. Pour over the marshmallows.
- Return to oven and broil for 1-2 minutes, or until the frosting is bubbly. Let cool before serving.
Interesting Facts
Mississippi Mud Cake gets its name from the dark, muddy appearance of the cake.
This cake is also known as a 'Mississippi Mud Pie' in some regions.
It is believed that the recipe for Mississippi Mud Cake originated in the U.S. South in the early 20th century.