Mississippi Mud Cake - Master Cookbook Recipe # 234

Name: Mississippi Mud Cake - Master Cookbook Recipe # 234
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 (One) 13x9 inch cake
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup salted butter, room temperature; 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs; 1/3 cup cocoa (heaping); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups self-rising flour; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup flaked coconut (optional); 10 oz. miniature marshmallows (or 8 oz. marshmallow cream); Master Cookbook Recipe # 235 (Easy Chocolate Frosting)

This classic Southern sheet cake is a chocolate lover’s dream. It’s dense, fudgy, and topped with a gooey layer of marshmallows that melt into a rich chocolate frosting. With the added crunch of pecans and a hint of coconut, it’s a decadent treat that’s perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.

This is recipe #234 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 15 minCook time: 40 minTotal time: 55 min

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Ingredients

1 cup salted butter, room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1/3 cup cocoa (heaping)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup flaked coconut (optional)
10 oz. miniature marshmallows (or 8 oz. marshmallow cream)
Master Cookbook Recipe # 235 (Easy Chocolate Frosting)

Instructions

Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 13" x 9" x 2" baking pan.
Cream: Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until well blended.
Eggs & Flavor: Mix in the eggs one at a time, beating after each. Add the cocoa and vanilla, then mix well.
Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the self-rising flour and mix on medium speed for 2 minutes to ensure a smooth batter.
Fold: Stir in the chopped pecans and flaked coconut (if using).
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 40 minutes. Tammy's Tip: Keep an eye on it near the end; remove it as soon as a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
The "Mud" Layer: Immediately after taking the cake out of the oven, top the hot cake with the miniature marshmallows or spread the marshmallow cream evenly over the surface.
Finish: Prepare Master Cookbook Recipe # 235 (Easy Chocolate Frosting) and pour it over the marshmallow layer while the cake is still warm.

Notes

Tammy's Tip: Putting the marshmallows on while the cake is piping hot is the secret,it makes them slightly melt and bond with the chocolate frosting for that perfect "muddy" consistency!