Description
Mississippi Mud Cake is a rich, fudgy Southern dessert layered with moist chocolate cake, gooey marshmallows, and warm chocolate icing. It’s the perfect indulgent treat for chocolate lovers and ideal for potlucks, holidays, or anytime you want to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- For the icing:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, cocoa powder, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in flour, salt, baking soda, and buttermilk until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and immediately sprinkle marshmallows evenly over the top.
- Return to the oven for 2–3 minutes until marshmallows are soft and slightly puffed.
- While the cake cools slightly, prepare the icing. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in cocoa powder, then add milk and whisk until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Fold in nuts if using.
- Pour the warm icing evenly over the marshmallow layer and spread gently.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Substitute buttermilk with 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice if needed.Use marshmallow fluff as an alternative—spread while cake is still warm.For added richness, layer chocolate chips or chopped candy between cake and marshmallows.Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for 5 days.Microwave slices for 10–15 seconds to serve warm and gooey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
