Mississippi Mud Cake: A Decadent Chocolate Treat 🍫
Who wouldn’t love enjoying a homemade chocolate cake? Especially when you have kids in the family eagerly waiting for it each time! The delicious topping and the warm chocolate dripping in your mouth creates a memorable experience. And let’s not forget the melted marshmallows—they’re the perfect touch, making this cake stand out as one of its kind.
Why Mississippi Mud Cake?
Whenever I crave a chocolate cake, the Mississippi Mud Cake recipe is my go-to. I’ve been making it for years, and it never disappoints. The cake layers are incredibly soft, and you can really feel the richness of chocolate as it melts in your mouth. The name “mud cake” is fitting due to its fudgy texture and the luscious topping and frosting that come with it. Not only is it a crowd-pleaser, but it’s also one of the easiest cakes to make at home. All you need is a simple 9×13 pan, and you’re all set!
A Few Ingredient Swaps for a Moist Cake
Some people use buttermilk in their recipes, but I’ve swapped it with a combination of milk and a bit of sour cream to maintain moisture in the cake. This swap works wonders, and your cake will remain just as delicious and soft. The chocolate frosting in this recipe is also versatile and can be used for other cakes like Texas sheet cake.
What You Will Need 🧁
For the Cake:
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2 cups Flour
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1 ½ cups Granulated sugar
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½ cup Brown sugar
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Pinch of Salt
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2 Eggs
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1 tablespoon Baking soda
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1 tablespoon Baking powder
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½ cup Cocoa powder
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½ cup Oil (canola or vegetable)
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1 teaspoon Vanilla essence
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1 cup Boiling water
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6 tablespoons Milk
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3 tablespoons Sour cream milk
For the Topping:
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1 pack Mini marshmallows
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1 cup Butter (for frosting)
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6 tablespoons Milk (for frosting)
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2 tablespoons Cocoa butter (for frosting)
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3 cups Powdered sugar (for frosting)
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1 teaspoon Vanilla essence (for frosting)
Instructions 🥄
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