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A slice of Mississippi Mud Cake on a small plate with a spoon next to it.
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Easy Mississippi Cake From Scratch

Made from scratch with rich cocoa powder, fluffy marshmallows, and a creamy chocolate frosting, this Mississippi Mud Cake is a true showstopper! With its moist and tender crumb, chocolate marshmallow topping, and irresistible flavor, this easy cake recipe will become a new favorite!

Ingredients

For the cake

  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • ¾ cups unsweetened cocoa powder, natural
  • 1/2 tablespoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 eggs, large
  • 1/2 cup yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

For the cake topping

  • 10 oz mini marshmallows
  • ½ cup butter, unsalted
  • cup cocoa
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350° F and spray a 9x13” pan with baking spray.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cups cocoa powder, 1/2 tablespoon baking soda, 3/4 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt, and mix on low until combined.
  • Add the 2 eggs, ½ cup yogurt or sour cream, and 2 tsp vanilla extract. Mix until combined. The mixture will be crumbly.
  • With the mixer running on low speed add in the ¾ cup boiling water and 1/4 cup oil slowly.
  • Continue mixing until the batter is evenly mixed.
  • Chocolate cake batter in a 9x13 inch pan.
    Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • A chocolate cake in a 9x13 pan.
    Cool the cake in the pan for 20 minutes then add the whole package of marshmallows on top. Feel free to use more if you want!
  • Toasted mini marshmallows on top of chocolate cake in a 9x13 pan.
    You can either torch the marshmallows with a kitchen torch (my preferred method) or return to the oven for 5 minutes to brown.

Make the frosting

  • In a medium microwave safe bowl melt the ½ cup butter for 30 seconds at a time until melted.
  • Add the ⅔ cocoa powder and mix well until smooth. There should be no lumps from the cocoa powder.
  • Chocolate frosting slathered on top of a marshmallow topped chocolate cake.
    Sift the powdered sugar on top, and add the ½ cup cream. Whisk until smooth, then slather on top of the marshmallows and enjoy!

Notes

Using a kitchen torch is the easiest way to torch marshmallows on a cake or on any other baked goods you might have. It's a great kitchen tool to have! It's easy to use so don't be afraid of it! 
Serving: 1slice, Calories: 406kcal, Carbohydrates: 70g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 48mg, Sodium: 234mg, Potassium: 156mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 52g, Vitamin A: 361IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 41mg, Iron: 2mg
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