Best 9 Emeril Lagasses Mississippi Mud Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the decadent delight of Emeril Lagasse's Mississippi Mud Cake, a masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its rich, chocolatey layers and irresistible frosting. This iconic dessert combines the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a moist and fluffy chocolate cake base, luscious chocolate ganache, and a velvety cream cheese frosting.

This recipe collection takes you on a culinary journey, offering variations that cater to different preferences and skill levels. From the classic Mississippi Mud Cake to a gluten-free version, a boozy bourbon-spiked cake, and even a Mississippi Mud Cake in a jar, there's a recipe here for every occasion. Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that bakers of all levels can achieve the perfect Mississippi Mud Cake experience.

Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to impress your friends and family with a showstopper dessert or a novice cook seeking a delicious and approachable recipe, this collection has something for everyone. So, prepare to embark on a chocolatey adventure and create the ultimate Mississippi Mud Cake that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EMERIL LAGASSE'S MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE



Emeril Lagasse's Mississippi Mud Cake image

Make and share this Emeril Lagasse's Mississippi Mud Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb unsalted butter
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Bourbon
1 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 275 °F.
  • Grease a Bundt pan with 2 teaspoons of the butter, then lightly dust with the cocoa.
  • Sift the flour with the baking soda and salt into a bowl, and set aside.
  • Warm the bourbon and coffee in the top of a double boiler or a stainless steel bowl set over a pan of simmering water for 5 minutes.
  • Add the chocolate and remaining butter and cook, stirring, until melted and smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Add the sugar and stir to dissolve.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Using a whisk or an electric mixer, stir the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, into the chocolate.
  • Add the vanilla and eggs, whisking to mix well.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour.
  • (The cake will be slightly soft in the middle.) Remove from the oven and let rest in the pan for 20 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter
1/4 heaping cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
One 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows (about 6 cups)
1 3/4 sticks (14 tablespoons) salted butter
6 tablespoons whole milk
1/4 heaping cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

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.

KING CAKE



King Cake image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     dessert

Time 3h55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Vegetable oil
8 ounces cream cheese
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Juice of one lemon
2 tablespoons milk
Purple, green and gold sugar sprinkles
Plastic baby toy
2 packages dry active yeast
1/2 cup sugar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
5 egg yolks
1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F)
4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven 350 degrees F. Combine the yeast, sugar, butter, and egg yolks in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add the milk. With the mixer on low speed, beat the mixture for about 4 minutes to dissolve the yeast. If the yeast mixture doesn't begin to foam after a few minutes, it means it's not active and will have to be replaced. In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, nutmeg, and lemon zest. Add this mixture to the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed until it lightly comes together, then increase the speed to medium and beat until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the bowl, forms a ball, and climbs slightly up the dough hook. Remove the dough from the bowl. Coat the dough with vegetable oil. Return the dough to the bowl and turn it to oil all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, set in a warm, draft-free place, and let rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Mix well. In another small bowl, combine the remaining powdered sugar, lemon juice and milk. Mix well and set aside. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Roll the dough out 30 inches long and 6 inches in diameter. Spread the cream cheese filling across the center of the dough. Bring the two long edges together and seal all sides completely. Using your hands shape the dough into a long cylinder and place on a greased baking sheet, seam side down. Shape the dough into a ring. Place a well-greased 2 pound coffee can or shortening can in the center of the ring to maintain the shape during baking. Press the plastic baby toy into the ring from the bottom so that it is completely hidden by the dough. Cover the ring with a towel and place in a warm, draft free place. Let the dough rise for about 45 minutes or until the dough doubles in size. With a sharp knife, make several slits around the top of the ring. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. After baking remove the coffee can immediately. Allow the cake to cool. Drizzle the cake with the sugar glaze. Sprinkle the cake with sprinkles, alternating colors. Cut the cake into individual pieces and serve.

PERSIMMON AND CINNAMON CRUMB CAKE



Persimmon and Cinnamon Crumb Cake image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 10-inch cake: 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons dark Karo syrup
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
3 cups chopped peeled Fuyu persimmons
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 cup light brown sugar
3 large eggs
4 cups bleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13 by 9 by 2-inch rectangle pan with 1 teaspoon of the butter. In a medium-size non-reactive saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the brown sugar, persimmons, and the lemon juice. Saute the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened. In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water. Add to the persimmon mixture and cook, stirring, until it thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. In a large mixing bowl, cream 1/4 pound (1 stick) of the butter and the light brown sugar with an electric mixer. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Into a medium-size mixing bowl, sift 3 1/2 cups of the flour, the baking powder, baking soda, 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon, and the salt. Add the flour mixture, buttermilk, and vanilla to the butter mixture and beat with the electric mixer until everything is incorporated. In another medium-size mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, the remaining 1/2 cup flour, the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Using your hands, combine the mixture until it resembles fine crumbs. Spread half of the batter in the prepared pan. Spread the persimmon mixture over the batter. Drop heaping spoonfuls of the remaining batter over the persimmon mixture, about 1-inch apart. Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the surface. Put the cake pan on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, dark Karo, and milk until smooth. Drizzle the frosting over the top of the coffee cake. Cut into slices and serve warm.

MY MOTHER'S MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE



My Mother's Mississippi Mud Cake image

There are many recipes here for this, but my mom's seems to be just a bit different. I had to post for her. I have made this often but I must confess I do not eat it because I don't like coconut (good diet dish -- for me at least -- to bring to pot luck) -- people who will eat coconut always rave about this.

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 13x9 pan

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/3 cups shredded coconut
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans or 1 1/2 cups other nuts
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup Milnot Condensed Milk
1/3 cup cocoa
1/2 cup margarine

Steps:

  • For Cake: Cream together margarine, sugar and cocoa.
  • Add 4 eggs and vanilla; mix well.
  • Add flour, coconut, chopped nuts and beat 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Bake@ 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • While still hot, spread a jar of marshmallow creme over cake.
  • For Icing: Mix together all ingredients for icing and spread over cake.

MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE



Mississippi Mud Cake image

Make and share this Mississippi Mud Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Perfect Pixie

Categories     Dessert

Time 51m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
6 cups miniature marshmallows
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, softened
2 -2 2/3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  • Beat butter, sugar and vanilla in large bowl until creamy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
  • Blend into butter mixture.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center.
  • Meanwhile, prepare frosting.
  • Beat butter in medium bowl.
  • Blend in powdered sugar and cocoa alternately with milk.
  • Beat to spreading consistency (additional milk may be needed).
  • Blend in vanilla.
  • Makes about 2 cups frosting.
  • Remove cake from oven.
  • Immediately place marshmallows over top.
  • Return cake to oven 2 to 3 minutes or until marshmallows are soft.
  • Gently spread marshmallows over cake; immediately spread frosting over marshmallow layer.
  • Cool thoroughly before cutting cake into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.2, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 89.4, Sodium 201.4, Carbohydrate 67.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 51.3, Protein 5.2

MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE



Mississippi Mud Cake image

Make and share this Mississippi Mud Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, melted
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1 (10 1/2 ounce) bag miniature marshmallows
1 (16 ounce) box powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa

Steps:

  • Whisk together melted butter and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in flour and pecans. Pour batter into a greased and floured 15x10 jellyroll pan.
  • Bake at 350º for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in middle of cake coumes out clean. Remove from oven, top warm cake with marshmallows and return to oven for 5 more minutes.
  • For the frosting, combine all ingredients with a mixer until well mixed.
  • Drizzle chocolate frosting over warm cake.
  • Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.9, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 98.2, Sodium 168.4, Carbohydrate 87.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 68.4, Protein 5.7

EASY MISSISSIPPI MUD SHEET CAKE



Easy Mississippi Mud Sheet Cake image

This is an easy one-bowl cake that is nothing short of amazing! --- make certain to prepare the frosting glaze while the cake is baking as it must be added on while the cake is still warm, no baking powder or soda in this cake, it's a rich dense chocolate cake that more like a brownie texture.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 37m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup melted butter
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2-1 3/4 cups chopped walnuts, toasted (can use chopped toasted pecans)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) bag mini marshmallows
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa, siftened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup half-and-half cream or 1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
  • For the cake; in a large bowl beat the melted butter with the next 5 ingredients until combined and smooth.
  • Add in flour; mix until blended.
  • Pour the batter into prepared baking pan.
  • Sprinkle the nuts over the top then push down slightly into the batter.
  • Bake for about 20 to 22 minutes or until the cake tests done.
  • At this point prepare the chocolate frosting while the cake is baking (the cake must be warm before adding on).
  • For the frosting; in a medium bowl beat all ingredients together until smooth and blended; set aside to pour over warm cake.
  • Remove from oven then sprinkle the mashmallows on top; return to oven for another 5 minutes.
  • Drizzle the prepared chocolate frosting over top of the marshmallows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.1, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 100.1, Sodium 168.2, Carbohydrate 87.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 68.4, Protein 6.5

MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE



Mississippi Mud Cake image

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

1 cup butter
1/2 cup cocoa
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 dash salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups pecans (optional)
4 cups mini marshmallows
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup cocoa
1/4 cup softened butter

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

Tips for Making the Best Mississippi Mud Cake:

- **Use high-quality chocolate.** This will make a big difference in the flavor of the cake. Use a good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate chips. - **Don't overmix the batter.** Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined. - **Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.** Overbaking will make the cake dry. - **Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.** This will help the frosting to set properly. - **Use a rich and decadent frosting.** A chocolate ganache frosting or a cream cheese frosting are both great options. - **Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings.** Chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or fresh berries are all great options.

Conclusion:

Emeril Lagasse's Mississippi Mud Cake is a rich and decadent chocolate cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist chocolate cake layers, creamy chocolate frosting, and gooey chocolate ganache topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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