Prepare to take a trip down memory lane with the classic Mississippi Mud Cake! This gooey, brownie-like cake is a beloved recipe that brings back fond memories of church potlucks and family reunions. It’s time to resurrect this delicious treat and let its rich flavors transport you back to simpler times.

Bringing Back a Classic

For some reason, we stopped making the Mississippi Mud Cake in recent years. Perhaps we got caught up in the hype of other chocolate desserts. But after receiving countless requests for the recipe, it’s clear that we made a mistake. This cake is too scrumptious to be forgotten.

The Ingredients

To recreate this delightful cake, gather the following ingredients:

• 2 sticks of melted butter
• 2 cups of sugar
• 1/2 cup of cocoa
• 4 eggs
• 1 tsp. of vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. of baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. of salt
• 1 cup of coconut
• 1 bag of miniature marshmallows

For the Frosting:

• 1 stick of butter
• 4 Tbs. of cocoa
• 6 Tbs. of milk
• 1 lb. box of powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. of vanilla
• 1 cup of chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)

Let’s Get Baking

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, cocoa, eggs, and vanilla.
3. Mix in the flour, baking powder, salt, and coconut.
4. Pour the batter into a greased 9″x13″ pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Once the cake is baked, sprinkle the top with miniature marshmallows and return it to the oven for about 5 minutes.

The Finishing Touch: Decadent Frosting

To make the scrumptious frosting, follow these simple steps:

1. In a saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa, and milk. Bring it to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
2. Remove the mixture from the heat and add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and chopped nuts.
3. Drizzle the frosting evenly over the marshmallow layer.

Savour the Nostalgia

And there you have it – your very own Mississippi Mud Cake, ready to be devoured. This recipe is a delightful throwback to simpler times, guaranteed to bring smiles and satisfy sweet cravings.

Note: In the frosting recipe, the second “4 Tbs. butter” is indeed supposed to be cocoa. Apologies for the confusion caused by the misprint.

But don’t stop there! Feel free to put your own spin on this recipe, just like my Pa-Pa used to do. He would skip the marshmallows and create his own unique version. In memory of him, we affectionately renamed it “Pa-Pa Cake.” Let your imagination run wild and create your own family tradition!

Enjoy this delicious treat and relish the memories that come flooding back with each bite. So why wait? Get baking and indulge in the timeless appeal of Mississippi Mud Cake.