This is a cake I've been eating my whole life! My Aunt Jan makes this cake for family gatherings and it's the first thing I look for on the dessert table. The cake layer is nothing special on its own, but once it comes out of the oven, a jar of marshmallow cream gets spread on top. After that has set up and cooled, the fudgy frosting goes on. It is so rich and gooey that a small piece goes a long way!
Mississippi Mud Cake
2 sticks margarine
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 T. cocoa
1 t. vanilla
1 pt. marshmallow cream
1 lb. powdered sugar
1 stick margarine
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup evaporated milk
Cream sugar, margarine and cocoa well. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat well, add flour. Beat well about 2 minutes.
While still hot, spread with marshmallow cream. Let cool.
To make the frosting, combine the powdered sugar, 1 stick margarine, 1/2 cup cocoa and evaporated milk. Frost cake and let sit 1-2 hours before serving to allow the icing to crust over.
