I’ve shared my recipe for Texas sheet cake on TheKitchn.com previously; I make it all the time, because it’s both easy to make and to transport places. Plus, I love the ease of a cake that can be served right out of the baking pan or dish that it’s made in. This Mississippi mud cake fits the bill perfectly and it one-ups my Texas sheet cake with its gooey, melty layer of marshmallows.
If you’re like me and absolutely love a slice of chilled cake, you’ll love this Mississippi mud cake more with each passing day — just make sure it’s tightly covered in the refrigerator! Like chocolate cake, it’s always delicious cold, but the chocolate frosting on this cake gets perfectly crackly on top, which brings me an extreme amount of joy. Enjoy with a cold glass of milk, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or, honestly, just all by itself! It won’t last long — trust me.
What is Mississippi Mud Cake?
This dessert consists of a tender, chocolaty cake base, a melty topping of marshmallows, and a warm chocolate frosting poured over the whole thing. Just writing this makes me wish that I had a slice on hand right now!
The difference between Mississippi mud Cake and Mississippi mud pie
I would think of Mississippi mud cake and Mississippi mud pie as distant cousins. Both are decadent, layered chocolate desserts that are said to have hailed from the state of Mississippi, and both resemble the color of mud—hence the names! Mississippi mud pie consists of a chocolate cookie pie crust, followed by a brownie layer, topped with a layer of chocolate pudding, and sealed with whipped cream on top. So, while these desserts are alike in some ways, they are mostly very different.
