mississippi mud cake

(2 RATINGS)
87 Pinches
Akron, OH
Updated on Aug 16, 2012

A rich chocolate cake that my family and friends love. It's very rich and hard to keep on the serving platter.

prep time 1 Hr 20 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar, white
  • 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 1 1/3 cups coconut, flaked
  • 4 - eggs
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces marshmallow cream
  • 3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 4 teaspoons evaporated milk

How To Make mississippi mud cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Lightly grease on 13x9 baking pan.
  • Step 2
    Cream together 1/3 cup of cocoa, white sugar, and 1 cup butter until light and fluffy.
  • Step 3
    Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
  • Step 4
    Mix flour, baking powder, coconut and pecans together.
  • Step 5
    Stir flour mixture into the egg mixture until combined.
  • Step 6
    Pour batter into the pan and bake for 40 - 50 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Smooth marshmallow cream over top of cake while still hot. Cool completely.
  • Step 8
    Ice with chocolate icing.

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Category: Cakes
Category: Chocolate
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

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