Description
Mississippi Mud Cake is a rich, dense chocolate dessert featuring moist chocolate cake layers topped with a gooey chocolate topping and optional nuts. Known for its fudgy texture and decadent sweetness, this classic cake delivers ultimate chocolate satisfaction and is perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to special celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee or hot water
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
For the Topping:
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan and Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a square or rectangular cake pan. Gather all your ingredients to ensure smooth preparation.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and sugar until well combined and free of lumps.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add melted butter and hot brewed coffee or hot water, mixing well to enhance chocolate flavor and moisture.
- Make the Batter: Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix, gently folding with a spatula until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts if using for added texture and flavor.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with some moist crumbs, preserving fudginess.
- Prepare the Topping: While the cake bakes, heat sweetened condensed milk, butter, and chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until silky and pourable.
- Add the Topping and Cool: Once out of the oven, spread the warm topping evenly over the cake. Allow the cake to cool completely so the topping sets and flavors meld.
Notes
- Use quality cocoa powder for the richest chocolate flavor.
- Do not overbake the cake to maintain its moist, fudgy texture.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter for better mixing.
- Allow the cake to cool fully for the topping to set perfectly.
- Try different nuts like walnuts, pecans, or almonds according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/9 of cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg