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Delicious Mississippi Mud Cake topped with chocolate and marshmallows

Mississippi Mud Cake

This Mississippi Mud Cake is a rich, gooey, and irresistible Southern classic. With layers of moist chocolate cake, melty marshmallows, and a fudgy chocolate topping, it’s the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers and festive gatherings.
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Préparation 20 minutes
Cuisson 35 minutes
Temps total 1 heure
Portions: 12 slices
Plat: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Préparation Notes

Ingrédients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Équipement

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • 9×13 inch baking pan
  • Oven

Préparation
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Avoid burning it.
  3. Stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract until you get a cohesive batter.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Remove cake from oven and immediately top with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips.
  8. Return cake to oven for 5 more minutes, until marshmallows are melted and slightly golden.
  9. Cool before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes et conservation

For a fun twist, swirl in peanut butter or caramel before baking. Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the ultimate treat.