Mississippi Mud Cake
Mississippi Mud Cake is a rich, indulgent chocolate dessert, typically a dense cake or brownie-like base topped with a gooey marshmallow layer and a glossy chocolate frosting. It's a classic comfort food from the American South, often associated with home baking and potlucks.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carb, high-fat dessert, providing a significant amount of energy primarily from sugar and fat, with minimal protein. A typical serving can range from 400 to 600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 60 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 42 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100 IU |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 piece (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The cake's name evokes the muddy banks of the Mississippi River, a common naming tradition for Southern foods. Its layered construction—cake, marshmallow, frosting—creates a distinctive texture contrast that makes it a beloved, nostalgic treat.
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