Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Mississippi Mud Cake

Mississippi Mud Cake

4 eggs 1 1/2 Cups flour
2 Cups sugar 1 tsp baking powder
3 Tbs cocoa powder 1 tsp vanilla
1 Cup butter 1 Cup pecans
1 1/2 Cup coconut 1 7oz jar marshmallow creme

Cream eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla. Gradually add flour, cocoa powder and baking powder. Beat until blended. Stir in coconut & pecans. Pour in a greased 8x8 square pan. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes. Spread marshmallow creme on cake while still warm.

Frosting
1/2 Cup butter, softened
1/3 Cup cocoa powder
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1 tsp vanilla

Mix sugar & cocoa. Add butter, milk & vanilla. Spread on cooled cake.

Source: Mom's recipe box

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh, mama's Mississippi Mud Cake...makes me miss home even more!

Anonymous said...

TY TY, Michelle! It sounds fantastic! I can't wait to try it... and the chicken pot pie, AND the chocolate cherry cake! lol I really like that you are actually trying these and let us know how it turns out. Thanks! Steph (kitty)