Mississippi Mud Cake Brownies
Mississippi Mud Cake Brownies are a decadent Southern classic that takes gooey chocolate to a whole new level. Featuring a rich chocolate brownie base, a layer of melty marshmallows, and a thick drizzle of chocolate frosting, this indulgent treat is perfect for chocolate lovers.
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 360kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Jellyroll Pan
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base
- 1 cup melted butter (or 1 stick butter + 1 stick margarine)
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans toasted
- 1 bag (10.5 oz) miniature marshmallows
For the Chocolate Frosting
- 1 package (16 oz) powdered sugar sifted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 15x10-inch jellyroll pan or deep cookie sheet.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, and cocoa. Stir in eggs, vanilla, and salt. Add flour and toasted pecans; mix just until combined.
- Spread batter in prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from oven, top with marshmallows, and return to bake for 5 minutes until puffy.
- For frosting, beat powdered sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa until smooth.
- Drizzle frosting over marshmallows and spread gently. Cool completely before cutting.
Notes
Grease knife with oil or dip in hot water for clean slices. Substitute walnuts if preferred. For a taller dessert, use a 9x13-inch pan and increase bake time slightly.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcal | Fat: 18g