I remember the time I first tried this cake. My grandma loved trying new recipes as I do. This cake recipe was not like any other that I had tasted because it had a layer of marshmallows and a layer of chocolate icing that tasted just like fudge. These layers make this cake very moist. One of my most favorite candies at Christmas is fudge. Believe me when I say this is the best chocolate cake recipe you will ever make! Your kids will love it!
Marshmallows make this the best chocolate cake…
Marshmallows have no nutritional value, however, they are cholesterol-free, fat-free, and low sodium. Also, marshmallows are a loved snack that can be enjoyed in hot cocoa which is the best during this time of year. I keep marshmallows in my pantry as a staple. You might even say this cake has all of the tastes of hot cocoa topped with marshmallows and chocolate sprinkles.
Can we talk about chocolate…
There are health benefits of dark chocolate such as a powerful source of antioxidants, lower blood pressure, reduce heart disease, and improve brain function. Who doesn’t love chocolate? However, this recipe it does not include dark chocolate, however, you can certainly tweak the recipe to make it healthier. I won’t tell if you won’t!
Grandma’s Mississippi Mud Cake
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2 sticks butter
- 1/3 cup cocoa
- 1 t. vanilla
- 1 cup pecans
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1 cup coconut
- 1 1/2 cup self-rising flour
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix sugar and flour; add all of the other ingredients. Bake for 30 minutes. Start to make the icing about 5 minutes before the cake comes from the oven start mixing the icing to pour over the hot cake.
Icing
- small box powdered sugar
- 1 stick butter
- 6 T. milk
- 1/3 cup cocoa
- 10.5 mini marshmallows
- 1 cup nuts
Put all of the ingredients except for the nuts and marshmallows in a saucepot. Bring to a boil. Sprinkle the marshmallows over the hot cake. Lastly, pour the icing over the marshmallows and sprinkle the cups of nuts on the icing.
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