Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe
This Mississippi Mud Cake recipe is a must-try for all cake lovers out there! With its rich chocolate flavor and gooey marshmallow topping, this cake is sure to impress everyone who tries it.
Ingredients
CAKE INGREDIENTS:
- 256 grams 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 400 grams 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 33 grams 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 240 mL 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 tablespoon vinegar + enough milk to make 1 cup, let sit for an hour)
- 240 mL 1 cup vegetable oil
- 240 mL 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
ICING INGREDIENTS:
- 200 grams 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 60 mL 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 85 grams 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- miniature marshmallows
- 40 grams 1/3 cup chopped nuts, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Whisk until well combined.
- Add the oil, boiling water, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- In a saucepan, combine the milk, butter, corn syrup, and sugar. Stir until well mixed and bring the mixture to a boil for at least 2 minutes.
- Add the chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and nuts (if using). Stir until the chocolate chips are melted.