FROSTED CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW CAKE

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My sister-in-law gave me this recipe many years ago-one of us will often make it for family gatherings. The cake is moist and rich.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup shortening
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup water
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
20 large marshmallows
CHOCOLATE ICING:
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt shortening and chocolate at 50% power; stir until smooth. Add water; cool slightly. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla; beat well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to batter and mix until smooth., Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Arrange marshmallows over the top; bake 5 minutes longer or until marshmallows are softened. Spread marshmallows evenly over top of cake. Cool on a wire rack., For icing, in a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Beat in the milk, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

liam sankey
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This cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Siavao Muliau
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The frosting was especially delicious.


presj taft
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy.


ALIYAH Cotugno
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I was disappointed with this cake. The chocolate flavor was too strong and the frosting was too sweet.


Suraj Muktar
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This cake was surprisingly easy to make. The instructions were clear and concise, and the cake turned out perfectly.


Dria Escobar
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and the frosting is creamy and delicious.


Abdullah Hh
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The cake is dense and chocolatey, and the frosting is light and fluffy.


Ethan Bassen
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as good as the picture. The cake was dry and the frosting was too runny.


Mansoor Jan wafa
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This cake was so easy to make and it turned out beautifully. The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a great cake.


Randy Brink
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I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! The cake was delicious and the frosting was perfect.


Akb Khan
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The cake turned out great! The chocolate cake was moist and the marshmallow frosting was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Workaholic Asm
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the fluffy marshmallow frosting. It was easy to make and didn't take too long either.