Mississippi Mud Cake

Why Make This Recipe

If you love rich, chocolatey desserts, this Mississippi Mud Cake is perfect for you. It’s a soft, moist cake topped with gooey marshmallows and a thick chocolate frosting. Every bite is a sweet and fudgy treat that will make you smile.

This cake is great for family gatherings, birthdays, or holidays. It’s easy to make, but looks and tastes like something from a bakery. Kids and adults both love it, and it disappears quickly!

You don’t need any fancy tools or skills to make this recipe. With just simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have a homemade chocolate cake that feels extra special. It’s the kind of dessert you’ll want to make again and again.

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How to Make Mississippi Mud Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 4 tablespoons cocoa
• 2 sticks margarine
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

For the Frosting:

• 1 box powdered sugar (about 3 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1 stick margarine

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Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a pot, melt the margarine. Add the cocoa and stir.
3. In a bowl, beat the eggs. Add sugar, flour, salt, nuts (if using), vanilla, and the cocoa mix. Stir well.
4. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
5. Bake for about 30 minutes or until the cake is done.
6. Take the cake out of the oven and spread mini marshmallows over the top while it’s still hot. Let them melt a little.
7. For the frosting, mix the margarine, cocoa, and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
8. Remove from heat and add the powdered sugar. Stir until smooth.
9. Pour the warm frosting over the melted marshmallows on the cake.
10. Let it cool before cutting and serving.