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Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup butter
2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 cup walnut pieces, chopped coarse
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows

Frosting:
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
16 oz. box powdered sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions:
Directions:
In a large microwavable bowl, add butter and chocolate chips. Microwave on high 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until melted. Stir in sugar and cocoa powder. Add eggs and vanilla; beat vigorously until well-blended. Stir in flour, baking soda, walnuts and salt. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch cake pan. Bake in a preheated 350º oven for 35 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle the marshmallows over the warm cake, then carefully spread with frosting.
Frosting: In a microwavable bowl, melt butter. Add milk and cocoa powder; mix well. Add vanilla, then powdered sugar. Mix again until smooth. Blend in the chopped walnuts. Spread on warm cake.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is an old recipe our Aunt Florence sent to our mother. It seems with each letter they wrote to each other, they included a recipe. This was one we found on a handwritten recipe card included in a 40 year old letter. We made it recently (changed the directions to use the microwave) and it was so rich and chocolaty. Do not forget the vanilla ice cream...it is a match made in heaven!

 

 

 

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