Can I use vegetable oil instead of butter?

Yes, you can substitute vegetable oil for the butter, but the cake might be slightly less rich and moist.

Can I add chocolate chips to the cake batter?

Yes, but make sure they're completely cooled before adding them to the batter, or it will melt the chocolate and make the batter too runny.

How should I store leftover Mississippi Mud Cake?

Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. If freezing, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then foil, and freeze for up to 2 months.

Can I make a larger batch of this cake?

Absolutely! You can easily double or triple this recipe, just be sure to use a larger pan and adjust the baking time accordingly. You might need to bake it in two pans to ensure even cooking.

What if I think the recipe is too sweet?

It depends on what you mean by 'too sweet'! If you prefer a less sweet cake, try reducing the sugar by 1/4 cup. Taste as you go and adjust to your preference.

Gooey, chocolatey Mississippi Mud Cake in a 9x13 pan, slightly messy

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Name: Mississippi Mud Cake (Updated February 16 2025)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Baking
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Butter, softened; 1 cup Granulated sugar; 1 cup Packed brown sugar; 2 large Eggs; 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract; 1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour; 3/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon Baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1 cup Boiling water; 1 1/2 cups Chocolate chips; your favorite Chocolate frosting

mississippi mud cake (updated february 16 2025)

By:

Savory Touch

Published:

16 Feb 2025

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This Mississippi Mud Cake recipe is not your grandma's cake! It's intensely chocolatey, unbelievably fudgy, and incredibly easy to make. It’s the kind of cake that disappears fast – be prepared for seconds (and thirds!) I've made this cake for countless birthdays, potlucks, and just-because-I-wanted-cake occasions, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's rich, decadent, and simply irresistible. What's not to love?

The secret to this cake's amazing texture? Boiling water! It sounds strange, I know. But trust me, adding boiling water to the batter creates an incredibly moist and fudgy crumb that's unlike anything else. It's like a magical chocolatey alchemy that's really simple to execute. I learned this trick from my aunt, and I've been hooked ever since!

And let's talk about the frosting. While you can use any chocolate frosting you like, a rich ganache really takes this cake to the next level. But if ganache isn't your thing, a simple chocolate buttercream will do the trick just fine. The important thing is that it's chocolatey and delicious! There's something magical about the way chocolate interacts with the cake – it’s the most comforting, scrumptious dessert!