Description
Mississippi Mud Cake is a rich and indulgent Southern dessert that combines layers of chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and crunchy nuts for a truly delightful experience. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers a moist, fudgy cake that’s perfect for celebrations or casual get-togethers. When you take a bite, you’ll enjoy the luscious combination of flavors and textures that make this cake a crowd favorite. With straightforward preparation steps, even novice bakers can impress their family and friends with this show-stopping treat. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on its own, Mississippi Mud Cake is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings and leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Large eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Mini marshmallows
- Pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter with eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Sprinkle mini marshmallows on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate glaze made from chocolate chips mixed with butter.
Notes
For added richness, consider incorporating coffee or espresso powder into the batter.
You can replace nuts with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or coconut flakes for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg