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Mississippi Mud Cake
This Mississippi Mud Cake is a moist chocolate sheet cake that is covered in melted marshmallows and is topped with a creamy chocolate fudge frosting.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chill Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 570 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk whole
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 cup water boiling
- 10 oz marshmallows mini
Chocolate Frosting
- ½ cup butter salted, softened
- 6 Tablespoon heavy cream
- 3 Tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
Topping
- chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan.
- In a medium mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, combine oil, eggs, vanilla, milk, and sour cream until combined. Do not overmix.
- On low speed, slowly add the boiling water. Beat on high speed for 1 minute. Add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients, and mix until fully combined.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pan and bake for 30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove cake from oven. Sprinkle the top with mini marshmallows and return to the oven for 2 minutes or until the marshmallows are puffy and slightly melted. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter. Gradually add heavy cream and cocoa powder. Cook for about 2 minutes stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla and powdered sugar using a whisk. Beat until smooth. Immediately drizzle over the cooled cake. Refrigerate for 25-30 minutes until frosting has set.
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Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
570kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
93g
(31%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
338mg
(14%)
Potassium
211mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
67g
(134%)
Vitamin A
418IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 570
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 570kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 93g | 31% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 338mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 67g | 134% |
| Vitamin A | 418IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.