Mississippi Mud Cake
📜 Collection: Dwayne Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Jan Batchelor | 📂 Category: Desserts A rich, decadent chocolate cake layered with gooey marshmallow creme and a velvety chocolate fudge icing. This classic southern dessert develops its best flavor and texture after resting for a full day.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 30 mins | 24 hours | 12 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Mixing bowl
- Sifter
- Hand mixer
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
Cake Batter
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cups | Sugar | |
| 1 cup | Vegetable Shortening | such as Crisco |
| 4 | Eggs | |
| 1 1/2 cups | All-Purpose Flour | |
| 1/3 cup | Cocoa Powder | |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Salt | |
| 3 teaspoons | Vanilla Extract | |
| 1 cup | Nuts | chopped |
Topping & Icing
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (9 oz) jar | Marshmallow Creme | |
| 2 sticks | Butter | melted |
| 1 lb | Powdered Sugar | one box |
| 1/2 cup | Cocoa Powder | |
| 1/2 cup | Evaporated Milk | |
| 1 teaspoon | Vanilla Extract | |
| To taste | Nuts | chopped, for sprinkling |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare and Bake the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together 2 cups sugar and 1 cup vegetable shortening in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add 4 eggs to the creamed mixture and beat thoroughly.
- Sift together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Add the sifted dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in 3 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1 cup chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 2: Apply Toppings and Icing
- Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, spread 1 (9 oz) jar marshmallow creme evenly over the hot cake.
- In a separate bowl, combine 2 sticks melted butter, 1 lb powdered sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and pourable.
- Pour this chocolate icing mixture over the marshmallow layer on the cake, spreading gently to cover completely if needed.
- Sprinkle the top generously with additional chopped nuts.
- Let the cake stand at room temperature for at least 24 hours before serving to allow the layers to set and the flavors to fully develop.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This cake must be made ahead. Let it stand at room temperature for at least 24 hours before slicing to allow the marshmallow and fudge layers to set properly.
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