Description
Mississippi Mud Cake is a rich, fudgy chocolate cake layered with gooey marshmallows and topped with smooth chocolate pecan frosting. This Southern classic delivers deep chocolate flavor and irresistible texture in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 1/3 cup milk (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 cup chopped pecans (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, stir melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chopped pecans.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over hot cake and return to oven for 2–3 minutes until softened. Remove and cool slightly.
- For frosting, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cocoa powder and milk until smooth. Remove from heat and gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in chopped pecans.
- Spread warm frosting evenly over marshmallow layer. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Do not overbake to maintain a moist, fudgy texture.
- If frosting thickens too much, add 1–2 tablespoons milk to loosen.
- Store covered at room temperature up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate up to 5 days for longer storage.
- Omit pecans for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 15 slices)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
