Description
A rich and decadent chocolate cake topped with gooey marshmallows and a luscious chocolate frosting. This classic Mississippi Mud Cake is indulgent, fudgy, and perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- ⅓ cup milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until smooth. Fold in chopped pecans if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and immediately sprinkle mini marshmallows evenly over the top. Return to the oven for 3 minutes, just until the marshmallows begin to melt.
- To prepare the frosting, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in cocoa powder and milk until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Drizzle the warm frosting over the marshmallow layer, spreading gently if needed. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the pecans before adding them to the batter.
- If preferred, walnuts can be substituted for pecans.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- This cake can be served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
