Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe
This Mississippi Mud Cake delivers a classic Southern indulgence! This recipe provides instructions for a rich chocolate cake baked with marshmallows and topped with a decadent, simple chocolate icing.
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Mississippi Mud Cake
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| Mini marshmallows | 1/2 cup |
| Confectioners’ sugar | 16 oz |
| Whole milk | 1/2 cup |
| Unsalted butter | 1/2 cup |
| Unsweetened cocoa powder | 1/4 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Your favorite chocolate cake batter | (See Step 1) |
How To Make Mississippi Mud Cake:
- Step 1: Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan. Prepare your favorite chocolate cake batter according to your recipe’s instructions. In a bowl, combine the 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup mini marshmallows. Fold this marshmallow mixture into the prepared cake batter. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Step 2: Bake the Cake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- Step 3: Prepare the Icing: In a saucepan, combine the 16 oz confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder. Stir over medium heat until the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Step 4: Assemble the Cake: Pour the warm icing evenly over the cooled cake. Let the icing set for about 30 minutes.
- Step 5: Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve this rich cake.
