Description
Sinful Mississippi mud cake delivers a chocolate lover’s dream with layers of rich, gooey indulgence. Marshmallow, chocolate, and graham cracker crumbs create a dessert that melts in your mouth and satisfies deep chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
Icing Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) confectioners sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) whole milk
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by greasing it thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray to ensure easy cake removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy, creating a smooth base for the cake.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, thoroughly mixing after each addition to create a uniform batter with a rich, velvety texture.
- Sift together flour and cocoa powder, then gradually fold into the wet ingredients, blending until a consistent chocolate batter forms.
- Gently stir in vanilla extract and fold in chopped pecans, distributing them evenly throughout the cake mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish, carefully spreading it to create an even layer that will bake uniformly.
- Slide the cake into a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, blanket the surface with mini marshmallows, allowing their heat to soften and slightly melt.
- Craft the decadent chocolate icing by whisking together confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, and butter until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gradually introduce milk to the icing mixture, stirring until you achieve a luxurious, pourable consistency.
- Once the marshmallow layer has slightly set, drizzle the chocolate icing over the top, using a spatula to create an even, glossy coating.
- Allow the Mississippi Mud Cake to cool completely, permitting the icing to set and the flavors to meld before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Soften butter completely at room temperature for smoother, more even cake batter mixing.
- Toast pecans briefly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra crunch.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer, more intense chocolate taste in the cake and icing.
- Ensure marshmallows are distributed evenly to create a uniform, gooey top layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 64 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 73 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg