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Bite out of mudslide cake with chocolate, marshmallow fluff, pecans and coconut.

Mudslide Cake

Mississippi mudslide cake pairs a homemade chocolate cake with pecans, coconut, marshmallows and fudgy icing. It is decadent, delicious and loaded with goodness.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1½ cups butter softened
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all- purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup pecan pieces
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 7.5 oz. Marshmallow Fluff
  • Chocolate Icing see notes
  • optional: additional pecans for topping
Makes: 9inch round

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease 2 9-inch round cake pans.
  • Cream together room temperature 1½ cups butter and 2 cups granulated sugar in a large bowl. 
  • Add in 4 Eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mix well.
  • Slowly beat in 1½ cups all- purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder and ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, until well combined.
  • Add 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut and 1 cup pecan pieces and mix.
  • Pour batter into two well greased (and floured/optional) round baking tins.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly touched with a finger.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Place the bottom layer of cake on a cake plate. Spread half of the 7.5 oz. Marshmallow Fluff over it. Top with the second cake layer and spread remaining marshmallow creme to the top of the cake.
  • Pour warm Chocolate Icing over cake, spreading as necessary. Top with chopped pecans. 
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

You can make a warm pour over style chocolate icing or warm up a tub of store bought icing until it is a pourable consistency. You can also use chocolate buttercream, but you will want to chill the marshmallow fluff for a bit first to help it set.
Possible icing recipe:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  1. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in milk and cocoa powder.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and powdered sugar. Drizzle warm frosting over cake and spread with knife or spatula if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 282mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 47g
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