MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE 
CAKE:

1 c. butter (1/2 lb.)
1/2 c. cocoa
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
15 lg. marshmallows
1 1/2 c. unsifted all-purpose flour

FROSTING:

1/2 c. butter
3 tbsp. cocoa
2 tbsp. white corn syrup
2 c. confectioners' sugar
3 tbsp. milk
1/2 c. chopped pecans

CAKE: In 12 x 8 x 2 inch dish, place butter and cocoa. Microwave on high 2 minutes or until melted. In large mixer bowl, place eggs. Beat slightly using medium speed of mixer. Add sugar, flour and butter-cocoa mixture, beating on medium speed until thoroughly blended. Pour mixture back into 12 x 8 x 2 inch dish. Microwave at high 7 to 9 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 4 minutes. Put marshmallows over top of hot cake. Microwave at high 2 to 3 minutes more, until marshmallows are melted. Let cake stand for 30 minutes before frosting with Pecan Fudge Frosting. Let cake cool completely before serving.

PECAN FUDGE FROSTING: In small glass mixer bowl, place butter and cocoa. Microwave at high 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until melted. Add white corn syrup and confectioners' sugar, stirring well. Gradually add milk to make smooth spreading consistency. Stir in chopped pecans.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

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