Best 5 Fast As Lightning Mississippi Mud Cake Recipes

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Mississippi mud cake, a decadent and indulgent dessert, is a chocolate lover's dream come true. This heavenly treat is composed of a rich and moist chocolate cake, layered with a gooey chocolate ganache, and topped with a fluffy whipped cream or chocolate frosting. Often garnished with chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, or fresh berries, it's a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. The name "Mississippi mud" aptly describes its luscious and dense texture, reminiscent of the fertile soil of the Mississippi River Valley.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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.

MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE



Mississippi Mud Cake image

Make this tempting cake and you'll satisfy kids of all ages! A fudgy brownie-like base is topped with marshmallow creme and a nutty frosting. Your family will be very merry when you serve up big slices with glasses of cold milk or steaming mugs of coffee.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 cup chopped pecans
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour and cocoa; gradually add to creamed mixture until blended. Fold in the pecans., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes (cake will fall in the center). Spoon the marshmallow creme over cake; carefully spread to cover top. Cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the cocoa, vanilla and enough milk to achieve frosting consistency. Fold in pecans. Spread over marshmallow creme layer. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PERFECT MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE



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This is a delightful, delicious Mississippi mud cake.

Provided by Pettygirl

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup cocoa powder
¼ cup water
½ cup buttermilk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
6 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix white sugar, flour, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Combine 1/2 cup butter, vegetable oil, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and stir into flour mixture.
  • Beat buttermilk, eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and baking soda together in a bowl; mix into chocolate mixture. Pour batter into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • Combine 1/2 cup butter, milk, and 3 tablespoons cocoa powder in a saucepan; bring to a boil and remove from heat. Whisk in confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Fold in pecans.
  • Sprinkle marshmallows over slightly cooled cake; pour warm icing over marshmallows. Cool cake before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.5 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 157.5 mg, Sugar 51.4 g

MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE III



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This cake has a little something different added to it - yes, rum. This is the little something extra.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Rum

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¾ cups strong brewed coffee
¼ cup dark rum
5 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 cup butter
2 eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place coffee and rum in a saucepan and heat to simmer. Add the chocolate and the butter or margarine. Cook, stirring, occasionally, until both are melted. Remove from the heat.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Gradually beat in the sugar until the mixture is thick. Beat in the vanilla and the chocolate mixture. In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat into the chocolate mixture.
  • Turn the batter into a greased and floured tube pan. Bake in a preheated 275 degrees F (135 degrees C) oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until the cake tests done with a toothpick. Transfer to a rack to cool. Makes 16 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 61.4 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 217.5 mg, Sugar 28.8 g

EASY MISSISSIPPI MUD SHEET CAKE



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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

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, measure and gather all of your ingredients and equipment. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cake will be. Use real butter, pure vanilla extract, and high-quality cocoa powder.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature: The cake will stay fresh for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Mississippi Mud Cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and gooey marshmallow frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Follow these tips to make the best Mississippi Mud Cake possible.

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