Here’s the Classic Mississippi Mud Cake — rich, fudgy, and totally irresistible 🍫🤎 A true Southern favorite that’s perfect for potlucks, holidays, or when you want serious chocolate.
🍫 Classic Mississippi Mud Cake
🛒 Ingredients
Cake
1 cup unsalted butter
½ cup cocoa powder
1 cup water
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Topping
2 cups mini marshmallows
Chocolate Frosting
½ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup milk
¼ cup cocoa powder
3–4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
Prep Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan.
Make the Cake Batter In a saucepan, melt butter with cocoa and water. Bring just to a boil, then remove from heat. Stir in sugar. Let cool slightly, then add eggs and vanilla. Fold in flour and salt. Stir in nuts if using.
Bake Pour batter into pan. Bake 30–35 minutes, until set but still fudgy.
Add Marshmallows Remove cake from oven and immediately sprinkle marshmallows on top. Return to oven 3–5 minutes until puffed.
Frosting Heat butter, milk, and cocoa until smooth. Remove from heat, whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla. Pour frosting over hot marshmallows and spread gently.
✨ Tips
Frost while everything is hot for that signature muddy look
Don’t overbake — fudgy center is key
Even better the next day
🔥 Variations
Extra chocolate: add chocolate chips to batter
No nuts: skip them, still amazing
Espresso twist: add 1 tsp instant coffee to frosting
