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## **Instructions**
### **Step 1: Prepare the Cake**
1. Preheat your oven to **350°F (175°C)**. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the **flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, granulated sugar**, and **brown sugar**.
3. Add the **eggs, milk, oil**, and **vanilla extract** to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Gradually pour in the **boiling water** while stirring. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay! This creates the moist texture of the cake.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for **30–35 minutes**, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
### **Step 2: Add the Marshmallow Layer**
1. Once the cake has finished baking, remove it from the oven and immediately sprinkle the **mini marshmallows** evenly over the hot cake.
2. Return the cake to the oven for another **5–7 minutes**, or until the marshmallows have softened and puffed up.
3. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
### **Step 3: Make the Chocolate Frosting**
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the **heavy cream**, **chocolate chips**, and **butter**. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
2. Remove from heat and stir in the **vanilla extract**. Let the frosting cool slightly before pouring it over the marshmallow-covered cake.
### **Step 4: Top with Nuts (Optional)**
1. If using, sprinkle the **chopped walnuts or pecans** over the top of the cake for an extra crunch.
2. Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting into squares.
## **Serving & Storage Tips**
– Serve this cake chilled or at room temperature for a gooey, fudgy texture.
– Store leftovers in an **airtight container** at room temperature for up to **3 days**.
– For longer storage, keep the cake in the fridge for up to **1 week**. You can also freeze individual pieces for up to **2 months**.
## **Customizations & Variations**
✨ **Marshmallow Lovers** – Use larger marshmallows for an even gooier marshmallow layer.
✨ **Peanut Butter Twist** – Swirl in some peanut butter into the frosting for an added flavor dimension.
✨ **Extra Chocolate** – Add **chocolate chips** to the cake batter for an even richer, chocolate-filled dessert.
✨ **No Nuts** – Skip the nuts if you prefer a nut-free version. The cake is just as delicious without them!
**Mississippi Mud Cake** is the ultimate dessert for those who crave chocolate in every form. With its combination of moist cake, gooey marshmallows, rich frosting, and crunchy nuts, it’s a treat that will satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth.
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