Best 5 My Mothers Mississippi Mud Cake Recipes

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**Mississippi Mud Cake: A Decadent Chocolate Treat**

Indulge in the irresistible Mississippi Mud Cake, a chocolate lover's paradise that combines layers of rich chocolate cake, velvety chocolate pudding, and a fluffy marshmallow frosting. This classic Southern dessert will tantalize your taste buds with its moist texture, decadent flavors, and the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this iconic cake and present you with a collection of irresistible recipes that will satisfy your sweet cravings. From the classic Mississippi Mud Cake to variations featuring unique ingredients and flavors, this article has something for every chocolate enthusiast.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

MY MOTHER'S MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE



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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



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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



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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

MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE



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Gina: Just about every church cookbook and family recipe box throughout the South has its own version of this dark, rich chocolate cake named for the "muddy" Mississippi River. In our version, we add coffee to deepen the chocolate flavor, and throw in a handful of mini-chocolate chips, creating a sinfully "muddy" bottom that's fun to drag your fork through. Then we top the whole thing off with mini-marshmallows and a river of icing. This is one Mississippi cake you'll be happy to drown in!

Yield serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup mini semisweet morsels
8 ounces miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons cocoa
2 teaspoons instant espresso crystals
2 tablespoons hot water
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • To make the cake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9 × 13-inch baking pan.
  • Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Heat the butter, cocoa, and coffee in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, just until the butter is melted; remove from the heat, and cool slightly. Stir the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture until smooth.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla, and then add this mixture to the chocolate batter, stirring until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake for 25 minutes, or until it is springy to the touch and a cake tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out mostly clean. Allow the cake to cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack, then top with the mini morsels and miniature marshmallows.
  • While the cake is baking, make the icing. Melt the butter with the cocoa, instant espresso, hot water, and cream over medium-low heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from the heat. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, then the vanilla.
  • Pour the warm icing over the cake and the chocolate chips and marshmallows, top with the chopped nuts, and cool completely before serving.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A good semisweet or bittersweet chocolate will work well.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you don't have time to make the frosting from scratch, you can use a store-bought chocolate frosting.
  • Garnish the cake with chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or whipped cream before serving.

Conclusion:

A Mississippi Mud Cake is a decadent, chocolatey cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with a moist chocolate cake, a rich chocolate frosting, and a layer of marshmallow fluff. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. With its rich chocolate flavor, decadent frosting, and marshmallow fluff filling, Mississippi Mud Cake is a dessert that is sure to impress. Whether you are making it for a special occasion or just because, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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