Mississippi Mud Cake

Health score
1%
Mississippi Mud Cake
45 min.
15
421kcal

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Craving a decadent, crowd-pleasing dessert that's surprisingly easy to make? Look no further than Mississippi Mud Cake! This classic treat, ready in just 45 minutes, is a guaranteed hit for any occasion. Imagine a rich, fudgy base studded with toasted pecans, all topped with a gooey layer of melted marshmallows and drizzled with a luscious chocolate frosting.

Mississippi Mud Cake is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or even just a special weeknight treat. It's a comforting and indulgent dessert that's sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. With a generous serving size of 15, you'll have plenty to share (if you want to!). The recipe allows for some clever shortcuts, like using brownie mix as a base, making it even more accessible for busy bakers.

This particular recipe boasts a delightful balance of textures and flavors. The combination of the rich cocoa, buttery base, crunchy pecans, and melting marshmallows creates a symphony of sensations with every bite. Plus, the toasted pecans add a depth of flavor that elevates this cake to a whole new level. Get ready to dive into a piece of this irresistible Mississippi Mud Cake – a true taste of Southern comfort!

Ingredients

  • cup butter melted
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 10.5 ounce marshmallows miniature
  • 1.5 cups pecans toasted coarsely chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • cups sugar 
  • 0.5 cup cocoa unsweetened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk together melted butter and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in flour and chopped pecans.
  2. Pour batter into a greased and floured 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan.
  3. Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  4. Remove from oven; top warm cake evenly with marshmallows. Return to oven, and bake 5 minutes.
  5. Drizzle Chocolate Frosting over warm cake. Cool completely.
  6. Note: 2 (5-ounce) packages brownie mix, prepared according to package directions, may be substituted for first 7 ingredients. Stir in chopped pecans.
  7. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Proceed with marshmallows and frosting as directed.

Nutrition Facts

Calories421kcal
Protein4.56%
Fat45.01%
Carbs50.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.71
Glycemic Load
35.32
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.4734782304453%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.17mg
Delphinidin
0.79mg
Catechin
2.65mg
Epigallocatechin
0.61mg
Epicatechin
5.72mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.25mg
Quercetin
0.29mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:421.47kcal
21.07%
Fat:22.03g
33.89%
Saturated Fat:9.13g
57.07%
Carbohydrates:55.55g
18.52%
Net Carbohydrates:53.08g
19.3%
Sugar:38.65g
42.95%
Cholesterol:82.14mg
27.38%
Sodium:152.64mg
6.64%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Caffeine:6.59mg
2.2%
Protein:5.02g
10.04%
Manganese:0.69mg
34.64%
Copper:0.29mg
14.42%
Selenium:9.8µg
14.01%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.91%
Fiber:2.46g
9.86%
Phosphorus:96.37mg
9.64%
Vitamin A:456.29IU
9.13%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
9.08%
Iron:1.55mg
8.61%
Folate:33.11µg
8.28%
Magnesium:32.58mg
8.14%
Zinc:0.97mg
6.49%
Vitamin B3:0.96mg
4.8%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.36%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.78%
Potassium:125.59mg
3.59%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.78%
Calcium:25.18mg
2.52%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.41%
Vitamin D:0.27µg
1.78%
Vitamin K:1.59µg
1.51%
Source:My Recipes