Description
Mississippi Mud Cake is a luscious Southern dessert that promises to impress at any gathering. This indulgent cake features rich chocolate layers, gooey marshmallows, and crunchy nuts, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or casual get-togethers, its delightful combination of flavors and textures ensures every bite is unforgettable. Easy to prepare, even novice bakers can master this recipe and create a show-stopping dessert that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Large eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Mini marshmallows
- Pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, melt butter and mix in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Sprinkle mini marshmallows on top and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the warm cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg