Best 6 Mississippi Mud Cake Gluten Free Recipes

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Mississippi mud cake is a decadent and indulgent dessert that is sure to satisfy any chocolate lover. This classic Southern treat is made with layers of chocolate cake, chocolate frosting, and a gooey pecan filling. While the traditional recipe contains gluten, it is possible to make a delicious and satisfying Mississippi mud cake that is gluten-free. With a few simple substitutions, you can create a gluten-free version of this iconic cake that is just as rich, chocolatey, and delicious as the original.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MISSISSIPPI MUD CHEESECAKE



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This cheesecake is inspired by Mississippi Mud Bars, the famous brownies smothered in toasted marshmallows, pecans and chocolate frosting.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 9h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

24 thin chocolate wafer cookies (from 9-oz package), crushed (about 1 2/3 cups)
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs
8 oz semisweet baking chocolate, melted, cooled
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting (from 1-lb container)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300°F. Wrap outside bottom and side of 9-inch springform pan with heavy-duty foil to prevent leaking. Lightly spray inside bottom and side of pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix crust ingredients with fork until crumbly. Press mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 12 minutes or until set. Cool crust 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 1/4 cups sugar, the flour and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until blended. Beat in melted chocolate. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 1 hour 15 minutes or until edge of cheesecake is set at least 2 inches from edge of pan but center of cheesecake still jiggles slightly when moved. Turn oven off; open oven door at least 4 inches. Let cheesecake remain in oven 30 minutes. Run small metal spatula around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake. Sprinkle with marshmallows. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes. Sprinkle with pecans.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on High 15 seconds or until pourable. Drizzle frosting over marshmallows and pecans. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • To serve, run small metal spatula around edge of pan; carefully remove foil and side of pan. Cover and refrigerate any remaining cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fat 7, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 342 mg

MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE II



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This very unusual cake recipe uses marshmallow cream in the batter for a taste everyone will love.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ¼ cups butter, softened
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
½ cup milk
3 cups confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x13 inch cake pan.
  • In a large sauce pan over low heat, melt 1 cup of the butter with the cocoa. Stir often. Remove from heat and add white sugar, beat well. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt and stir into the egg mixture. Stir in the chopped nuts and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes. Remove cake from oven and spread the marshmallow cream over the cake. Spoon chocolate icing over marshmallow topping while the cake is still hot and spread. The cake will get "muddied" by the spreading action.
  • To Make Icing: Beat together the remaining 1/4 cup butter, 1/3 cup cocoa, 1 teaspoon vanilla, the milk, and the confectioner's sugar. Once well combined spoon over the still hot cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 56.8 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 158.3 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE



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This is a gooey and chocolaty dream. It's very moist. It's a great dessert for potlucks, dinner parties, etc. Make sure you get a piece though because it will disappear quickly! I got the recipe from the Southern Living 30 Years of our best cooking book. It's a great cook book!

Provided by The Giggle Box

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter
1/2 cup cocoa
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 dash salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups pecans (optional)
4 cups mini marshmallows
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup cocoa
1/4 cup softened butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan.
  • Add the cocoa and stir.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Pour butter mixture into a mixing bowl and add sugar and eggs.
  • Mix until blended.
  • Add the vanilla.
  • Mix in the flour and salt.
  • Stir in the pecans.
  • Put batter into prepared pan and cook for 35 minutes or until done.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with marshmallows.
  • Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
  • For the frosting: Combine all of the ingredients and mix until smooth. Spread frosting on cooled cake.
  • If your frosting is too thick, add more milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.2, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 91.4, Sodium 180.1, Carbohydrate 80.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 64, Protein 4.5

GLUTEN-FREE MISSISSIPPI MUD BROWNIES



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Whether in pies, cakes or brownies, the Mississippi Mud concoction of chocolate, marshmallows, pecans and more chocolate is always a hit.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla
2 eggs
3/4 cup Betty Crocker™ All-Purpose Gluten Free Rice Flour Blend
1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom of 8-inch square pan.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat granulated sugar and 1/2 cup butter, stirring frequently, just until butter is melted. Cool 10 minutes. Beat in salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla and the eggs with spoon. Stir in flour blend and 1/2 cup baking cocoa; stir in pecans. Spread batter in pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from edge of pan. Immediately sprinkle with marshmallows. Set oven control to broil. Broil about 2 minutes or until marshmallows are puffed and beginning to brown.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup butter, the milk and 3 tablespoons baking cocoa in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and the powdered sugar until thick yet pourable. Pour over marshmallow layer, spreading with spatula to cover marshmallows. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 2 hours. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 0 g

MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE (GLUTEN-FREE)



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Recipe from Connie Sarros' "Wheat-free,Gluten-free Dessert Cookbook". I have not tried this personally.

Provided by GinnyP

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 eggs
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup gluten-free flour, mixture (Number One recipe on Zaar)
1/3 cup cocoa
1 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flaked coconut
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow cream
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoons milk
1 lb sifted confectioners' sugar (4 cups)

Steps:

  • ~ForIcing~.
  • Stir together icing ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
  • ~ForCake~.
  • Beat eggs until thickened.
  • Gradually beat in sugar.
  • Sift flour mixture and cocoa together.
  • Stir melted butter, vanilla, coconut and pecans into flour mixture, then add to egg mixture and stir well.
  • Pour into greased 9 x 13 inch pan and bake at 350F (medium oven) for 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and immediately spread with marshmallow cream.
  • Gently spread Sugared Cocoa Icing over marshmallow cream.

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

Tips:

  • To make sure your Mississippi Mud Cake is perfectly moist, use a combination of melted butter and oil in the batter. This will help to create a rich, decadent cake that won't dry out.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a high-quality chocolate frosting. This will make all the difference in the taste of your cake.
  • If you don't have time to make your own frosting, you can use a store-bought frosting. Just make sure to choose a frosting that is thick and creamy.
  • Top the cake with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Mississippi Mud Cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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