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Mississippi Mud Cake

Mississippi Mud Cake
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Mississippi Mud Cake is a decadent Southern chocolate dessert featuring dense, fudgy cake layers with luscious, gooey frosting. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this richly flavored cake uses simple pantry ingredients, can be customized with nuts or marshmallows, and serves excellently for gatherings and celebrations.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1 cup (225g) butter, softened
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour (or almond/oat flour for gluten-free version)
  • ¾ cup (75g) cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk or cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips or chunks
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts), optional

Frosting and Toppings

  • Thick chocolate frosting (quantity as desired)
  • Optional marshmallows for topping
  • Optional chopped nuts for garnish
  • Optional dusting of cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients and Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a baking pan. Gather all ingredients, allowing butter and eggs to reach room temperature for better mixing.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of the chocolate flavor and proper rise.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat softened butter and sugar together until fluffy and light in color. This step is crucial for a tender crumb and balanced sweetness.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in eggs one at a time to create an emulsified batter, then add vanilla extract to infuse aromatic notes.
  5. Combine with Dry Ingredients and Milk: Alternate adding the dry mixture and milk to the wet mixture, mixing gently to achieve a smooth batter without overmixing.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips and Nuts: Stir in chocolate chips and optional nuts for bursts of melted chocolate and crunchy texture throughout the cake.
  7. Bake Until Fudgy: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Cool and Frost: Allow the cake to cool completely before spreading thick, luscious chocolate frosting that melts into every crevice for the signature gooey finish.

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate and cocoa powder for the richest flavor.
  • Do not overmix batter to keep the texture soft and tender.
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create a consistent batter.
  • Check cake doneness with a toothpick to avoid overbaking and drying out.
  • Cool cake fully before frosting for best results.
  • Customizable with nuts, marshmallows, espresso powder, or vegan substitutions.
  • Wrap leftovers tightly and refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
  • Reheat slices gently to restore the gooey texture.

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