MUD CAKE

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This rich cake is ideal for special occasions. -Priscilla Prescott, Forest City, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
FROSTING:
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons 2% milk
2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup marshmallow creme
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

Coat a 6-in. springform pan with cooking spray and dust with flour; set aside. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until blended. Stir in pecans. , Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine the butter, milk and cocoa; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; beat in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla. , Place springform pan on a wire rack. Immediately spread marshmallow creme over hot cake. Drop 2 tablespoons of frosting over creme; cut through with a knife to swirl. Cool completely. , Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.