A LAYERED MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE

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I have family that, I think, are choco-addicts. Lucky for me I've tweeked this cake until I think I've got it "just right". I hope you enjoy it as much as my family and friends. It's well worth the time and effort that go into it.

Provided by Patsy Gravitt

Categories     Cakes

Time 5h10m

Number Of Ingredients 27

non-stick baking spray
3 c sugar
1 c butter, melted
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 3/4 c cake flour or if desired all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 c buttermilk
1 1/2 c boiling water
1 1/2 c miniature marshmallows, for garnish
3/4 c chopped pecans or walnuts
1/4 c dark fudge sauce, i use the kind in a jar ;)
chocolate cream cheese frosting follows
MISSISSIPPI MUD FILLING
1 (8 ounce) container non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
1 c chopped pecans or walnuts -- in a medium bowl, combine whipped topping, marshmallow creme and cream cheese. beat at medium speed until smooth. sitr in the pecans or walnuts, then cover, and chill for 1 hour.
CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1 c softened butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese room temperature
1 (9.7 ounce box bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
6 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
in a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese at medium high speed until creamy. add the melted chocolate, beating until combined. gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. add vanilla flavoring and beat until incorporated. use the frosting

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. Spray 2 - 10 inch baking pans with non stick baking spray
  • 3. In a large bowl, beat the sugar and butter on medium speed until creamy.
  • 4. In another large bowl, add the eggs and vanilla and beat on medium high speed until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  • 5. Slowly add butter mixture, beating until combined.
  • 6. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa.
  • 7. Gradually add to the already beaten mixture, alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flor mixture. Beat until combined. Slowly add the boiling water, beating until combined. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  • 8. Bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 28 - 35 minutes. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Remove the cakes and let them cool completely on wire racks.
  • 9. Spread "Mud Filling" between layers. Chill cake for at least 4 hours.
  • 10. Spread Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting evenly over topand sides of cake.
  • 11. Just before serving, sprinkle marshmallows and pecans or walnuts over the top and drizzle with fudge sauce.
  • 12. Store the cake in refrigerator make sure you cover it.

Anisha Gurung
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This cake is a chocolate lover's dream. It's rich, decadent, and impossible to resist.


Sultaana Begum
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I'm a big fan of chocolate cake and this one is one of the best I've ever had. The layers are moist and fluffy, and the chocolate frosting is rich and creamy.


Syco Dada
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This cake is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion.


Spence Bod
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I've never made a Mississippi Mud Cake before, but this recipe made it easy. The cake turned out perfectly and it was a big hit with my family.


NL.its. Rasel
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive cake that will wow your guests.


Joudy Ayman
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I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter in this cake. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.


ash hh
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a winner. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Biruki Tamsgin
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The chocolate frosting is the perfect complement to the cake.


Bhim Tiruwa
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. My friends and family couldn't get enough of it.


ma'at white
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Angela Hennessey
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so rich and chocolatey, I could barely stop eating it.


Akachukwu Onyeka
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This Mississippi Mud Cake was a hit with my family! The layers were moist and decadent, and the chocolate frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again soon.