Approximate Timing & Workflow
Stage Time Estimate Notes
Prep sausage, pineapple, jalapeños 10 min
Mix glaze 3–5 min
Stack assembly 5–10 min
Baking / roasting ~22–25 min
Basting & glaze mid-bake ~2 min (halfway)
Garnish & final drizzle 2 min
Cooling & plating 5–10 min
Total active time: ~30–40 minutes. Plus cooling/plating makes a comfortable ~45 minutes from start to serve.
Full Narrative Version
Here’s the fully integrated narrative version you can follow straight through:
Begin by preheating your oven to 375 °F (190 °C) and lining a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or silicone. Slice two large kielbasa sausages into uniform ½‑inch rounds. Meanwhile, drain canned pineapple chunks thoroughly (or cut fresh pineapple into bite-size pieces) and pat dry. Pull out your pickled jalapeño slices, and have toothpicks ready.
In a mixing bowl, assemble your stackers: place a sausage round, top it with one pineapple chunk (cut to match the sausage diameter), then a jalapeño slice. Insert a toothpick through all layers to secure. Continue until you have 25–30 stackers spaced on your baking sheet.
In a small bowl, whisk together your glaze: ~⅓ to ½ cup teriyaki sauce, 2–3 Tbsp packed brown sugar, ~2 Tbsp pineapple juice, ~1 Tbsp jalapeño brine, and ½ tsp garlic powder. Stir until smooth. (If you like, add a dash of soy sauce or hot sauce for depth.)
Using a spoon or brush, generously glaze each stacker (but don’t overpool). Place the tray in the preheated oven. Bake 22–25 minutes until glaze bubbles, edges char lightly, and flavors meld. About halfway through, baste with leftover glaze if you saved some to intensify caramelization. Once done, remove from oven and quickly sprinkle sesame seeds or cilantro while still hot so they adhere. Optionally drizzle any remaining glaze.
Allow stackers to cool slightly to firm up glaze. Then transfer to a serving platter. Serve warm or slightly cooled, with lime wedges and extra glaze or dipping sauce. Guests can pick them up via toothpicks. The result is sweet, smoky, slightly spicy, tropical bites that disappear fast.
Serving & Pairing Ideas
Serve as party appetizers or tapas.
Pair with tropical salads, coleslaw, rice pilaf, or grilled veggies.
Offer dipping sauces: extra glaze, sweet chili sauce, spicy mayo, or sriracha aioli.
Serve with cold drinks: tropical cocktails, iced tea, beers, or sparkling water.
Use as a skewer component in a BBQ menu.
Provide toothpicks or small forks for guests.
If you like, I can convert this into a printable recipe card or scale it for 100 stackers (for a big party). Do you want me to send that next?
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Here is an in‑depth, richly explained recipe (≈ 1,800–2,200 words) for a Mississippi Mud Cake — a decadent, gooey, chocolatey cake layered with marshmallows, rich frosting, and crunchy nuts. I’ll walk you through every detail: ingredients, techniques, tips, variations, troubleshooting, serving ideas, and a full narrative version.
If you prefer, I can also give you a condensed “printable” version afterward.
What Is Mississippi Mud Cake / Its Origins & Appeal
“Mississippi Mud Cake” (or “Mississippi Mud Pie” in some variations) is a dessert whose dense, rich chocolate texture and marshmallow layers evoke the “muddy banks” of the Mississippi River — thick, dark, and deliciously messy.
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Over time, many versions have emerged. Some are more “cake plus topping,” others go for a pie / pudding approach. What unites them is:
A fudgy chocolate cake or brownie‑like base
A layer of marshmallows (or marshmallow fluff) that melts and becomes gooey
A rich chocolate frosting / ganache poured over so that it runs into the marshmallow and cake
Nuts (like pecans) for contrast
Sometimes coconut, espresso or coffee to deepen flavor
The King Arthur Baking version is a well-documented version, using a single 9×13 cake, marshmallow spread, chocolate ganache, and pecans.
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Ree Drummond’s version also includes a buttermilk / baking soda twist and frosting poured over marshmallows.
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Imperial Sugar publishes a classic version with butter, sugar, cocoa, eggs, marshmallow crème and a chocolate frosting with pecans.
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Taste of Home gives a version with a fudgy base, marshmallow layer, and a nutty frosting.
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I’ll adopt a hybrid approach, combining reliable elements and offering options, so you end with a spectacular cake you can adapt to taste.
Ingredients (for one full 9×13″ “sheet cake” style, serving ~12–16)
Here is a robust ingredient list, plus optional alternates and notes. You can scale up or down.
Cake Base / Chocolate Layer
16 Tbsp (1 cup / ~227 g) unsalted butter (cold or room temp, depending on method)
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⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 cup hot water (almost boiling)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup buttermilk
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Marshmallow / Gooey Layer
10-ounce bag mini marshmallows (or equivalent volume)
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Or alternate: marshmallow crème / fluff (for spreading)
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Frosting / Ganache & Topping
¼ pound (4 oz) unsalted butter
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6 tablespoons whole milk (or heavy cream)
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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4 cups confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
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Optional: toasted coconut (1 cup) for extra layer & texture (used in some versions)
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Equipment & Preparatory Notes
You’ll need:
9×13‑inch (or similar) baking pan
Parchment paper or greasing the pan well
Mixing bowls
Saucepan
Whisk / spatulas
Electric mixer (hand or stand) for frosting
Palate knife / offset spatula
Cooling rack
Measuring tools
Prep tips:
Preheat oven to 350 °F (≈175 °C).
Grease and/or line your baking pan (with parchment) so cake lifts easily.
Toast pecans: chop and toast pecans lightly in a dry pan or oven (~5–7 min) to deepen flavor.
Separate wet & dry prep: have measured ingredients ready.
Have marshmallows & frosting tools at hand so you can flow quickly once cake emerges, because marshmallows need to melt just right.
Step‑by‑Step Method & Technique
Below is the full detailed method, with tips at each stage.
Step 1: Make the Cake Batter
In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Once melted, whisk in cocoa powder and hot water until smooth and a glossy chocolate liquid forms. (This method appears in Ree Drummond’s version.)
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In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, salt.
Pour the chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to combine. The batter is often somewhat thin/slightly lumpy.
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In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla.
Pour the wet mixture into the batter and stir until mostly smooth, blending everything together. Do not overmix. This is drawn from the King Arthur version.
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Pour the batter into the prepared 9×13 pan. Smooth top lightly.
Step 2: Bake the Cake
Place in preheated oven. Bake 30 to 45 minutes, depending on your oven, until a tester comes out clean or the center springs back. (King Arthur advises 30–45 min)
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(Alternative, Ree Drummond’s version: bake ~20 minutes until just done, then do marshmallow step)
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Do not overbake — you want it fudgy, moist, not dry.
Step 3: Add Marshmallow Layer
As soon as cake comes out hot (or within a minute), sprinkle mini marshmallows potently over the top so they cover the surface.
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Return the cake to the oven under the broiler (or very top heat) for 1–2 minutes until marshmallows puff and turn golden. Watch closely so they don’t burn. (From Ree Drummond)
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Let the cake cool slightly — allow marshmallows to settle.
Step 4: Prepare Frosting / Ganache & Pour Over
In a saucepan, melt butter, then whisk in milk (or cream) and cocoa. Bring to a gentle boil. (Ree Drummond’s method)
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Remove from heat and stir in confectioners’ sugar gradually, mixing to a smooth, pourable consistency.
Stir in vanilla extract, and adjust thickness with more milk or sugar as needed.
Immediately pour the frosting over the marshmallow layer, letting it ooze and drizzle into cracks and edges. Some marshmallow may peek through. (This is part of the “muddy” aesthetic.)
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Immediately sprinkle toasted pecans over top so they adhere to frosting. Optionally, sprinkle coconut if using.
Step 5: Cool, Slice & Serve
Allow cake to cool completely in the pan (or to lukewarm) so frosting and marshmallow layers set.
After cooled, slice into squares or rectangles with a sharp knife (warm the knife between cuts if frosting grabs).
Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.
Narrative Full Version (Flow)
Here’s how you’d bake this cake as one cohesive process:
Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13″ pan (or line with parchment). Toast and chop pecans. In a saucepan melt butter, whisk in cocoa and hot water to produce a smooth chocolate liquid. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt; pour in the chocolate mixture and stir. In a separate bowl blend buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla; combine into the batter until just smooth. Pour batter into pan and bake ~30–40 minutes until set.
As the cake emerges still hot, sprinkle mini marshmallows over the surface and return (under broiler or top heat) for 1–2 minutes to make them puff and slightly golden. Then, prepare your frosting by melting butter + milk + cocoa, whisking in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until pourable. Immediately pour this frosting over the marshmallow‑topped cake, letting it drizzle and settle. Sprinkle toasted pecans (and coconut, optional). Let the cake cool entirely so the layers set before slicing and serving at room temperature or slightly warm.
Timing, Workflow & Tips
Stage Time Estimate
Prep (measure, toast nuts, line pan) 10 min
Batter & assembly 10 min
Baking 30–45 min
Marshmallow & frosting 5–10 min
Cooling / setting 45–60 min (or longer)
Slicing & serving 5 min
Total active time ~50–70 minutes, passive cooling time makes total ~2 hours or more (depending on how cool you allow it).
Tips & Tricks:
Use buttermilk — it adds moisture, tang, and helps with crumb.
Don’t overmix batter — keep it fudgy.
Have marshmallows and frosting ready before cake is done — you need to pour when cake is hot.
Watch marshmallows under broiler — they go from puff to burnt quickly.
Frosting needs to be pourable but not too thin — adjust with milk or powdered sugar.
Toast nuts thoroughly — this deepens flavor and crunch.
Slice when cool but not cold to avoid cracked frosting.
Use a warmed knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry to get smooth cuts.
Variations & Enhancements
Espresso / Coffee boost: Add 1–2 Tbsp strong brewed coffee or espresso powder to cake batter to deepen chocolate flavor (Epicurious version)
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Chocolate chips: Fold mini chocolate chips into the cake batter before baking for extra pockets of goo.
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Coconut addition: Stir in shredded coconut to batter or sprinkle on top along with pecans, for a “Texas mud cake” vibe.
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Layered version: Bake two thinner layers, add a middle layer of frosting/marshmallow and top with more.
Gluten-free version: Use GF flour blend and ensure other ingredients are GF.
Darker / richer version: Use Dutch-process cocoa, dark chocolate frosting, or extra chocolate drizzle.
Caramel swirl: Drizzle caramel sauce on top of marshmallow before frosting to add a caramel layer.
Nut‑free version: Omit pecans or substitute seeds (pumpkin / sunflower) if allergies.
Mini cakes / cupcakes: Bake in muffin tins; top each with mini marshmallow and drizzle frosting.
Troubleshooting & Common Issues
Issue Likely Cause Remedy
Cake is dry Overbaked or too much flour Bake just until set; measure flour properly
Marshmallows don’t melt or puff Cake not hot, broiler power weak Broil longer or warm cake surface; place under broiler near top rack
Frosting too runny Too much milk or not enough powdered sugar Add more powdered sugar or reduce milk
Frosting too thick Not enough liquid Add small amount of milk, warm slightly, whisk well
Nuts / coconut sink or not stick Added too late or frosting too cold Sprinkle immediately over hot frosting
Cuts are messy Frosting not set, knife dull Let set fully; warm knife before cutting; wipe between cuts
Cake is overly sweet Too much sugar in frosting or marshmallow Reduce sugar in frosting or use semi-sweet chocolate in the cake
Serving Suggestions & Pairings
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream — the cold cream contrasts beautifully with warm, gooey cake.
Garnish with extra pecans or chocolate shavings.
Pair with a strong black coffee or espresso to cut sweetness.
Serve slices on decorative plates and drizzle leftover ganache around the edge.
For gatherings, keep cake in the pan and provide warm slices; it’s easier that way.
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