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Microwave Mississippi Mud Cake I

SUBMITTED BY: v monte PHOTO BY: Jeannie O.

"This is one of my husband's favorites - it tastes great warm with ice cream and has the consistency of a brownie."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 13 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 - 7 1/2 x 11 3/4 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Put 1 cup butter or margarine into large mixing bowl. Microwave on high 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until melted.
  2. Stir in 2 cups white sugar and cocoa. Add eggs and vanilla; beat vigorously until well-blended. Stir in flour, nuts and salt. Let batter "rest" for 10 minutes.
  3. Pour into an 11 3/4 x 7 1/2 pan. Place on a plastic trivet or inverted saucer in oven. Microwave on medium 9 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 3 minutes.
  4. Microwave on high 3-5 minutes rotating dish 1/2 turn once, until top is mostly dry with moist spots and pick comes out clean. Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over top of cake. Let stand about 5 minutes until marshmallows are slightly melted.
  5. To Make Frosting: Melt 1/2 cup butter in large bowl. Stir in 1/3 cup milk, 1/4 cup cocoa and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Add 4 cups confectioners' sugar and beat vigorously until smooth. Spread evenly over marshmallows. Let stand on flat surface 30 minutes until slightly warm or cool completely. Makes 16 very rich servings as this is a very dense cake.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2003 by REDFRECKLEMOM
Oh so easy!! I've been trying micro dessert recipes lately -- as my sons keep asking after... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2005 by KEMME
I finally tried this recipe, and the reviews were so right! This cake is so simple to make and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2003 by CLAIREST
THIS CAKE IS UNLIKE A CAKE, AND MORE LIKE A RICH, IN BOTH SENSES, DESSERT. IT'S ONE YOU WON'T... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by cstopre
sorry,i can not try this recipe as i am allegic to eggs.can you send me pudding recipe with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2008 by VIRGOVICKY
It was super quick. I was craving something chocolate and this fixed it. I quartered the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2007 by Farah Ahmed-Alvi
I tried making this recipe in the oven AND in a muffin pan. I wanted little Mississippi... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by HOLLYC
Killer cake! Rich and decadent. Love it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2007 by MVG
This was very good, the only thing was that I used whole wheat flour instead and it was great,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2007 by CookinginFL
Wow, this certainly is a great way to use your microwave! To us, this was more of a hard bar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2007 by MintyFresh
This is very good, but too sweet for our tastes. I think it would be better with just a half... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Microwave Mississippi Mud Cake I

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 306

  • Total Fat: 13.7g
  • Cholesterol: 67mg
  • Sodium: 155mg
  • Total Carbs: 45.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.2g
  • Protein: 2.8g

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