Easy Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe : How to Make it... (2024)

Do you have a sweet tooth? What about the incredible chocolate mud cake with marshmallow and a delicious chocolate topping? It has a rich chocolate taste, a dense texture, a light marshmallow layer, and a sweet chocolate topping.

For me, easy Mississippi mud cake is perfect for parties and celebrations, because the Mississippi chocolate mud cake recipe isn’t as complicated as it seems. You can prepare it in less than an hour. Furthermore, it looks and tastes amazing.

WHAT IS MUD CAKE MADE OF?

This easy Mississippi mud cake has three layers.

• Chocolate cake layer, you will need the following ingredients – all-purpose flour, white sugar, brown sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, vegetable oil, large eggs, whole milk, sour cream, vanilla extract, and boiling water.
• Marshmallow layer, you will need only 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallow.
• For the chocolate topping layer, you will need these simple ingredients – unsalted butter, whole milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar.

HOW TO MAKE A MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE?

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Mix together all of the dry ingredients (2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp salt) in a large mixing bowl using a whisk.
2. Add ¾ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, ⅓ cup whole milk, ⅓ cup sour cream, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix together using an electric mixer at low speed.
3. Then, slowly add 1 cup boiling water while beating.
4. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Then, transfer the chocolate batter to the greased baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until ready. Check the readiness of the chocolate mud cake using a toothpick inserted in the center, if it comes out clean – the cake is ready.
5. Remove your easy Mississippi mud cake from the oven and top with 10 oz mini marshmallows. Then, return the chocolate mud cake to the hot oven. Bake for additional 2-4 minutes or until mini marshmallows is puffed and lightly browned. Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
6. While the chocolate mud cake is cooling, prepare the chocolate topping. In a saucepan, melt 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter.
7. Then, stir in ⅓ cup whole milk and 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder. Cook, stirring constantly until the mixture is completely heated and combined (usually it takes about 2-3 minutes).
8. Then, remove the saucepan from the heat, add 1 tsp vanilla extract and slowly add 3 cups powdered sugar, beating after each addition using an electric mixer.
9. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cooled chocolate mud cake. Place the cake in the refrigerator to set the topping. Then, slice and enjoy!

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MUD CAKE AND CHOCOLATE CAKE?

The main difference between the chocolate mud cake and chocolate cake is that there are three layers in the chocolate mud cake – chocolate cake layer, marshmallow layer, and warm chocolate topping layer. Mississippi chocolate mud cake recipe is so-called because it resembles the mud on the banks of the Mississippi River in color.

CAN I FREEZE MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE?

Yes, you can freeze the chocolate mud cake. Just let it cool completely after pouring the warm chocolate topping. Then, tightly cover with plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to two months.

If you want to freeze leftovers, you can do it in a freezer-safe plastic bag or a freezer-safe airtight container.

WHY IS MY MUD CAKE CRUMBLY?

Your mud cake can be crumbly if you add too much flour, or if you bake the cake at a very high temperature. Also, your mud cake may be crumbly and dry if you measure the ingredients incorrectly.

HOW TO STORE MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE?

Store this easy Mississippi mud cake covered at room temperature for 3-4 days.

RECIPE TIPS;

1. You can use any type of brown sugar (light brown or brown).
2. We prefer using sunflower oil and canola oil for baking.
3. You can also use melted chocolate instead of chocolate topping.

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