FROSTED CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW CAKE

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My sister-in-law gave me this recipe many years ago-one of us will often make it for family gatherings. The cake is moist and rich.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup shortening
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup water
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
20 large marshmallows
CHOCOLATE ICING:
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt shortening and chocolate at 50% power; stir until smooth. Add water; cool slightly. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla; beat well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to batter and mix until smooth., Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Arrange marshmallows over the top; bake 5 minutes longer or until marshmallows are softened. Spread marshmallows evenly over top of cake. Cool on a wire rack., For icing, in a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Beat in the milk, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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