Sunday, July 17, 2016
It is no secret that Mississippi Mud Cake is one of my favorites. When I was growing up, for as long as I can remember, my Aunt Lesa baked a Mississippi Mud Cake for Christmas Eve at my Mamaw’s house. I watched and waited for that cake; I thought it was magical with those beautiful swirls. Incredible desserts lined my Mamaw’s buffet table, but I kept an eye on THAT. ONE. CAKE. You probably thought I was being nice when I told you to go ahead and take the first slice but, really, I was just waiting for a center piece. That’s where all the chocolatey goo is. I’m sorry, but that’s just how it had to be and, besides, you know how I feel about cake. 🙂 I was truly excited when I came across this recipe. I baked it today, because just the thought of it brought back happy memories galore. The chocolatey goo was definitely a bonus! 🙂 I hope you’ve had an incredible weekend!
P.S. Ironically, the message in church this morning was about patience. I thought about it the whole time this cake was baking. 🙂
Mississippi Mud Cake
Ingredients:
4 eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
7 ounce container of marshmallow cream
For frosting:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6-8 tablespoons milk
4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 inch cake pan with butter.
Beat 4 eggs in a large bowl or stand mixer until thick. Beat in sugar and vanilla.
In a separate, medium sized bowl melt 1 cup of butter. Whisk in the flour and cocoa. Add to egg mixture and mix well.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-35 minutes. Use toothpick method to check for doneness.
Meanwhile, prepare frosting by melting 1/2 cup butter in medium sized bowl. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa powder. Add vanilla and 2 cups powdered sugar. Beat well.
Add half of the milk and remaining 2 cups of powdered sugar and beat well. Add more milk as necessary to reach the consistency you prefer.
When cake is done, remove from oven and immediately spread marshmallow cream over top. Spread frosting over top of marshmallow cream. Use a knife to swirl. Frosting will set as cake cools to room temperature. Enjoy!
(Recipe Source: The Food Charlatan)
♥Tawnya