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Mississippi Mud Cake – Rich Chocolate Dessert

The Mississippi Mud Cake is an American chocolate cake. The name refers to the muddy banks of the Mississippi River and reveals an easy and quick dessert that's perfect for ending a meal.
Recipe Mississippi Mud Cake – Rich Chocolate Dessert
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 20 minutes
  • Cooking 1 hour
  • Servings for Serves 12

Have you ever heard of a Chocolate American Cake with a peculiar name, something like Mud Cake, and wondered what it is? We’re here to reveal its secrets. The Mud Cake is a classic Anglo-Saxon dessert made with chocolate. The name, literally translated, means mud cake, which might not sound appealing, but it hides one of the most delicious chocolate cakes ever.

Also known as the Mississippi Mud Cake, this Mississippi mud cake is the perfect base for decorated and layered cakes: its compact texture makes it ideal for filling and layering. The Mud Cake with the Original Recipe is also quite simple to prepare: it takes less than 20 minutes to create one of the most easy and quick desserts, thanks to the topping made with dark chocolate ganache.

Among other quick and easy chocolate cakes, we recommend trying the super-fast Nutella Mug Cake or the delicious Smooth Chocolate Plumcake. For a lighter dessert, the Butter-Free Chocolate Cake is just what you need.

Ingredients for Serves 12

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Method

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  1. To prepare the Mud Cake, start by finely chopping the dark chocolate.
  2. Melt it in a double boiler, then add the butter cut into small pieces.
  3. Finally, once you have a creamy mixture, add the vanilla extract and instant coffee for flavoring.
  4. Transfer everything to a glass bowl or to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Once the mixture has cooled slightly, add the sugar and the eggs (previously beaten with a fork).
  5. Using either an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer, gradually pour in the buttermilk in a steady stream.
  6. Finally, add the sifted flour with cocoa powder and baking powder, folding it in with a spatula using an upward motion to maintain airiness.
  7. Pour the batter into a 22 cm (9-inch) cake pan lined with parchment paper and bake at 160°C (320°F) for one hour. Before removing from the oven, perform the toothpick test: when inserted in the center, it should come out clean. If not, continue baking for another 5 minutes and test again.
  8. Once ready, remove from the oven and let it cool completely before removing from the pan.
  9. Meanwhile, heat the heavy cream until it almost reaches boiling point.
  10. Turn off the heat, add the chopped chocolate and stir well until completely melted.
  11. Pour the chocolate ganache into a container and refrigerate until it reaches a thick consistency.
  12. Using a spatula, cover the cake’s exterior with the ganache, creating swirls to give it a wave-like texture. Your Mud Cake is now ready to be served! Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

The Mississippi Mud Cake is perfect for covering with fondant and can be transformed into a proper birthday cake.

Tips

If you can’t find buttermilk, you can substitute it with an equal amount of plain yogurt.

Storage

The Mud Cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

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