Craving a dessert that’s outrageously chocolatey and incredibly rich? You HAVE to try this Mississippi Mud Cake Brownie recipe! It’s like a brownie and a chocolate cake had the most delicious baby ever. Get ready for some serious brownie bliss!
**Mississippi Mud Cake Brownies**
These brownies are fudgy, dense, and packed with chocolatey goodness. Perfect for any chocolate lover!
**Yields:** 16-20 brownies
**Prep time:** 15 minutes
**Bake time:** 30-35 minutes
**Ingredients:**
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
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* 2 cups granulated sugar
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* 4 large eggs
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* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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* 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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* 1/4 teaspoon salt
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* 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, but highly recommended!)
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* 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
**For the “Mud” Topping (Marshmallow Frosting):**
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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* 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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* 6 tablespoons evaporated milk
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* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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* 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
**Instructions:**
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**Preheat & Prep:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy lifting.
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**Wet Ingredients:** In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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**Dry Ingredients:** In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
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**Combine:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix!
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**Add-ins (Optional):** If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
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**Bake the Brownies:** Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached (not wet batter).
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**Make the Topping:** While the brownies are baking, prepare the marshmallow frosting. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the cocoa powder until smooth. Gradually stir in the evaporated milk. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
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**Finish the Frosting:** Stir in the vanilla extract. Then, gradually beat in the sifted powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
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**Frost and Cool:** Once the brownies are done baking, remove them from the oven. Immediately spread the warm marshmallow frosting evenly over the top.
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**Cool Completely:** Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting and serving. This is crucial for the frosting to set properly!
Enjoy these decadent Mississippi Mud Cake Brownies – they are truly irresistible! Let me know if you try them!