Recipe for Mississippi Mud Cake
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Recipe for Mississippi Mud Cake
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A classic and easy Mississippi Mud Cake recipe! It's a moist chocolate sheet cake with marshmallow crème and chocolate frosting on top. An incredibly rich and decadent treat!
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Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup butter melted (2 sticks)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 + 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup flaked coconut optional
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans optional
For the Levee Frosting:
- 1 (7-oz) jar marshmallow creme
- 1/2 cup butter melted (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6-8 tablespoons milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Use butter to grease a 9x13 inch cake pan.
- Beat 4 eggs in a large bowl or stand mixer, until thick. Beat in 2 cups sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- In another medium bowl (or large one, if you intend to add pecans and coconut), melt 1 cup of butter.
- Whisk in 1 cup flour (spooned and leveled), 1/2 cup + 1/3 cup cocoa, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. (stir in the pecans and coconut as well.)
- Add the butter-flour mixture to the egg mixture and beat well until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out of the center dry.
- Meanwhile, prepare the Levee frosting.
- Clean the mixing bowl and melt 1/2 cup of butter in it. Beat in 1/2 cup cocoa powder.
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Beat well.
- Add half of the milk, about 3-4 tablespoons. Add the remaining 2 cups of powdered sugar, and beat well. Add more milk as necessary to reach the consistency you like.
- When the cake is done, remove from the oven and immediately spread the marshmallow creme over the top. (see note)
- Spread the frosting over the warm cake and marshmallow creme. Use a spatula or knife to swirl it.
- I like to serve this cake warm, but it is quite messy. It will set up as it reaches room temperature.
Notes
- I find it much easier to warm up the marshmallow creme before spreading it on the cake. Remove the lid and all traces of the foil, and microwave for 15-25 seconds until it has started to puff up over the edge of the jar. Then take it out and spread. So much easier!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
712kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
105g
(35%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
116mg
(39%)
Potassium
186mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
84g
(168%)
Vitamin A
803IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 712 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 712kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 105g | 35% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 84g | 168% |
| Vitamin A | 803IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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