How to Make Microwave Mississippi Mud Cake I - A Step-by-Step Guide

This decadent and rich Microwave Mississippi Mud Cake is the perfect treat for any chocolate lover. This recipe provides a quick and easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth without having to wait for an oven to preheat. With just a few simple ingredients and a microwave, you can create a deliciously moist and fudgy cake that is sure to impress.

What sets this cake apart is the addition of marshmallows, which add a gooey and chewy texture to each bite. The combination of chocolate, marshm...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup miniature marshmallows
  • ½ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 - 7 1/2 x 11 3/4 inch pan

  • Put 1 cup butter or margarine into large mixing bowl. Microwave on high 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until melted.
  • Stir in 2 cups white sugar and cocoa. Add eggs and vanilla; beat vigorously until well-blended. Stir in flour, nuts and salt. Let batter "rest" for 10 minutes.
  • Pour into an 11 3/4 x 7 1/2 pan. Place on a plastic trivet or inverted saucer in oven. Microwave on medium 9 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 3 minutes.
  • Microwave on high 3-5 minutes rotating dish 1/2 turn once, until top is mostly dry with moist spots and pick comes out clean. Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over top of cake. Let stand about 5 minutes until marshmallows are slightly melted.
  • To Make Frosting: Melt 1/2 cup butter in large bowl. Stir in 1/3 cup milk, 1/4 cup cocoa and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Add 4 cups confectioners' sugar and beat vigorously until smooth. Spread evenly over marshmallows. Let stand on flat surface 30 minutes until slightly warm or cool completely. Makes 16 very rich servings as this is a very dense cake.
  • Nutrition

    305 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 121mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 37g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 76mg