Description
A delicious and rich chocolate dessert topped with gooey marshmallows and smooth icing, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 16 ounces confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and cocoa powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans and pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the icing. In a medium saucepan, combine the confectioners’ sugar, whole milk, cocoa powder, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the icing comes to a simmer and is smooth and glossy.
- Once the cake is out of the oven, immediately sprinkle the mini marshmallows over the hot cake. Return the cake to the oven for another 2-3 minutes to melt the marshmallows.
- Pour the icing over the warm cake and spread it evenly. Let the cake cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a fun variation, substitute walnuts for pecans or add chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cake, chocolate dessert, Mississippi mud cake, southern dessert, birthday cake