Mississippi Mud Cake

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2006

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Big, Bold Desserts

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (21)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(21)

Cook Time:
1 hr 0 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
12 to 16 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 0 min
Total:: 1 hr 20 min

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound unsalted butter
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 cup water
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 ounces mini marshmallows

For the frosting:

1/4 pound unsalted butter
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
3/4 cup chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, lightly toasted

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9 by 13-inch cake pan.

Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt into a medium mixing bowl.

Place the butter in a small saucepan and, when melted, add the cocoa and water and bring to a boil. Add the boiling cocoa mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Add the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla and stir until smooth. Pour into prepared baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a wire cooling rack and sprinkle the marshmallows evenly over the hot cake.

Place the butter in a medium saucepan and, when melted, add the cocoa powder and buttermilk and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt and stir until very smooth. Pour the hot icing over the marshmallows on the hot cake and sprinkle with the nuts. Let cool to lukewarm before serving. Cake is best served warm or at room temperature.

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recipe Mississippi Mud Cake
Melissa Salt Lake City, UT 09-26-2009
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Emeril has yet to disappoint!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is absolutely delicious! My favorite chocolate cake! I have made it several times now and have passed on the recipe... because others who have tried it love it, too! This cake is moist, gooey, and perfectly chocolate! Emeril's recipes have always impressed me! Soooo good! You need to make it! Don't hesitate!Read more
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Chesney Pittsburgh, PA 09-06-2008
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This cake was so moist and had a great flavor without being too sweet. My family absolutely devoured this cake. I will... definitely make this again!Read more
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VALERIE blairsville, GA 03-19-2008
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Awesome!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for my husband's birthday. I read all the review's first and made the decision to not put as much sugar in the... recipe. I cut back by about 1/8 of a cup. It turned out great and was so moist! I would recommend this to everyone. It was so very simple to make and not having to wait for the cake to cool was a plus. Serve it warm!!Read more
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null null, null 02-10-2008
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wow, delish.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Upon beginning to date a southern boy, I decided to bake a wholesome, classic in the south. He was really impressed, and... really liked it. The batter was really thin when i poured it into the 9x13, but it turned out great. I also added a cup of chocolate chips to the batter for some extra mud deliciousness, along with extra marshmallows, a good handful. Overall, wonderful recipe, really moist cake. Serve hot!Read more
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Anonymous 08-03-2007
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BEST CAKE EVER!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is super easy and SO DELICIOUS! Everyone in my family loved it..in less than 24 hours it's half gone! I can't wait to... make it again. This will definitely be a favorite for years to come! Thanks Emeril!!!Read more
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Anonymous 07-06-2007
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eh. It was ok.
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

It was a good chocolate cake. Nothing special about it. I expected more from him. It needed to be more "kicked-up". Add... some cognac to the batter along with a little instant cappucino/coffee to give a richer taste. When the cake is done and cooled, slice off the top and sides and then pour the icing on top so the the cake soaks up the chocolate a little more. Also, serve it with a raspberry puree or just whole raspberries. All flavors blend better.Read more