Mississippi Mud Cake
Mississippi Mud Cake is a rich Southern dessert with fudgy chocolate cake, gooey marshmallows, and a smooth chocolate icing on top.
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups unsalted butter
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 16 ounces confectioners' sugar
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Mix in the flour and cocoa powder until combined. Stir in vanilla, then fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle marshmallows evenly over the cake. Let sit for 5 minutes to soften, then gently spread into an even layer.
- Whisk together confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder in a bowl. Add softened butter and gradually whisk in milk until smooth and pourable.
- Pour icing over the softened marshmallow layer and spread evenly. Let the cake cool completely before slicing.