Indulge in the decadence of Mississippi Mud Cake, a Southern classic that tantalizes taste buds with its rich, chocolatey layers and luscious frosting. This iconic dessert is an orchestra of flavors, combining a moist chocolate cake base with a gooey chocolate filling and a velvety chocolate frosting, all coming together to create an unforgettable experience. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide, featuring not just one, but three enticing variations of this beloved cake: the Classic Mississippi Mud Cake, a Gluten-Free Mississippi Mud Cake for those with dietary restrictions, and a fun and festive Mississippi Mud Cake in a Jar, perfect for individual servings or gifting. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and a dash of Southern charm, we'll guide you through the process of creating this delectable masterpiece. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the world of Mississippi Mud Cake, where chocolate dreams come true.
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MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in the cocoa powder, then the boiling water. Let it bubble up for a few seconds, then turn it off and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar and salt. Pour the chocolate mixture over the flour mixture and stir a few times to start to cool the chocolate.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla and eggs. Pour over the flour-chocolate mixture and mix until everything is combined. Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn on the broiler.
- Sprinkle the marshmallows over the cake, then return the dish to the oven to broil until the marshmallows start to turn golden, about 1 minute. Set aside to cool.
- For the icing: Melt the butter in a saucepan, then whisk in the milk and cocoa powder. Whisk in the confectioners' sugar in 4 to 5 additions. Stir in the nuts and vanilla.
- Pour the icing all over the marshmallows, allowing some marshmallows to remain visible. Let the icing set, then deliver or serve.
EASY MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE RECIPE (SALLYE)
A truly DEEP SOUTH recipe tweaked to make it easier to make. If you want the traditional classic way, I have also posted it under Classic Mississippi Cake.
Provided by sallye bates
Categories Cakes
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350º Grease and flour a 9x13 baking pan
- 2. CAKE; Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in another bowl Add flour to creamed butter mixture, continuing to beat Add vanilla and chocolate syrup to batter and mix well Pour into prepared pan and back 25-30 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean Remove cake from oven and place on cooling rack (DO NOT REMOVE CAKE FROM PAN) While still hot spread marshmallows evenly over surface
- 3. ***To save some calories and sugar, you can substitute my sugar free marshmallow cream https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/other-dessert/sugar-free-marshmallow-cream.html?p=1
- 4. FROSTING: Place butter, chocolate chips, sugar, and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stirring continually, continue boiling for 2-3 minutes Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and liquor Pour over warm cake and marshmallows Top with chopped nuts
MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE
This is a gooey and chocolaty dream. It's very moist. It's a great dessert for potlucks, dinner parties, etc. Make sure you get a piece though because it will disappear quickly! I got the recipe from the Southern Living 30 Years of our best cooking book. It's a great cook book!
Provided by The Giggle Box
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.
- Add the cocoa and stir.
- Remove from the heat.
- Pour butter mixture into a mixing bowl and add sugar and eggs.
- Mix until blended.
- Add the vanilla.
- Mix in the flour and salt.
- Stir in the pecans.
- Put batter into prepared pan and cook for 35 minutes or until done.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with marshmallows.
- Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
- For the frosting: Combine all of the ingredients and mix until smooth. Spread frosting on cooled cake.
- If your frosting is too thick, add more milk.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.2, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 91.4, Sodium 180.1, Carbohydrate 80.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 64, Protein 4.5
MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE
Make this tempting cake and you'll satisfy kids of all ages! A fudgy brownie-like base is topped with marshmallow creme and a nutty frosting. Your family will be very merry when you serve up big slices with glasses of cold milk or steaming mugs of coffee.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour and cocoa; gradually add to creamed mixture until blended. Fold in the pecans., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes (cake will fall in the center). Spoon the marshmallow creme over cake; carefully spread to cover top. Cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the cocoa, vanilla and enough milk to achieve frosting consistency. Fold in pecans. Spread over marshmallow creme layer. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- Using a chocolate with a high cocoa content (70% or higher) will result in a more intense chocolate flavor.
- Be sure to measure your flour correctly. Too much flour can make the cake dry and crumbly.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- To make the chocolate ganache, be sure to use heavy cream that is at least 35% fat. This will help the ganache to set properly.
Conclusion:
The classic Mississippi mud cake is a rich and decadent chocolate cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist chocolate cake layers, gooey chocolate filling, and creamy chocolate ganache, this cake is sure to be a hit. Be sure to follow the tips above to ensure that your Mississippi mud cake turns out perfectly.
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