Description
A delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with a fun marshmallow topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for fudge frosting)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for fudge frosting)
- 1/3 cup milk (for fudge frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for fudge frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for fudge frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, buttermilk, and butter. Heat until the butter melts and the mixture is warm, but not boiling.
- Pour the warm mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and egg, then beat well until everything is combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- For the marshmallow topping, mix the marshmallow creme with powdered sugar. Add the milk a little at a time until the mixture is smooth and spreadable.
- Spoon the marshmallow mixture into a piping bag and pipe long bumps across the cooled cake in rows. Freeze for 10–15 minutes to firm them up.
- For the fudge frosting, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the cocoa powder and milk, and heat until just bubbling.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Carefully pour and spread the fudge frosting over the chilled cake, covering the marshmallow bumps.
- Chill until set, then slice and serve.
Notes
Let the cake cool completely before adding toppings to prevent melting. For a flavor twist, consider mixing in chopped nuts into the fudge frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, fudge cake, dessert, marshmallow topping