Description
Rich Mississippi mud cake brownies deliver pure Southern chocolate indulgence with gooey marshmallow layers and crunchy pecan accents. Chocolate lovers will savor this classic dessert that brings comforting sweetness to any gathering.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Topping Layer:
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Chocolate Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Sift together flour and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain for a smooth chocolate base.
- Whisk granulated and brown sugars into the dry ingredients until completely integrated.
- Create a well in the center of the dry mixture and add eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Blend the wet and dry ingredients with an electric mixer until a rich, glossy batter forms, avoiding overmixing.
- Pour the chocolate batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula to create a uniform layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and immediately scatter mini marshmallows across the warm surface, covering the entire brownie base.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped pecans over the marshmallow layer, creating a decadent topping.
- Return the pan to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing marshmallows to become puffy and slightly golden.
- For the chocolate frosting, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, then whisk in cocoa powder.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, stirring until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Once the brownie base has cooled for 10-15 minutes, drizzle the warm chocolate frosting over the marshmallow and nut layer.
- Allow the Mississippi Mud Cake Brownies to cool completely at room temperature before cutting into squares.
- Serve and enjoy the rich, gooey chocolate dessert with its layers of marshmallow, nuts, and decadent frosting.
Notes
- Customize marshmallow texture by broiling briefly for a perfectly toasted, golden-brown surface with caramelized edges.
- Swap pecans with alternative nuts like walnuts or almonds for different flavor profiles and dietary preferences.
- Reduce sugar content by using dark cocoa powder and cutting granulated sugar amount by 25% without compromising rich chocolate taste.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free blend, ensuring same dense and moist brownie consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg