Mississippi Mud Cake
Description
This Mississipi mud cake recipe is a favorite with all who try it! A layer of marshmallow cream under the icing is an unusual but excellent addition.
Ingredients
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1 1/4 cups butter, softened
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 cups white sugar
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4 eggs
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 cup milk
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3 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
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In a large saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup butter with cocoa, stirring often. Remove from the heat and add white sugar. Beat until well combined, then beat in eggs, one at a time.
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Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until combined, then stir in walnuts and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes.
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While the cake is baking, make the icing: Beat remaining 1/4 cup butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla with cocoa, milk, and confectioner's sugar until well combined.
5
Remove cake from the oven and spread marshmallow cream over top. Spoon icing over marshmallow cream while cake is still hot; spread with a spatula for a "muddied" look.