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Mississippi Mud Cake

My friend Jocelyn has written a lovely book called Grandbaby Cakes and this cake is one of the masterpieces in it!

Sharing it with you today is pure joy for me as I consider Jocelyn to be like a sister. She is smart, sassy, hilarious, thoughtful, kind, and talented beyond words. If I were a bettin’ gal I would put money on FAME in Jocelyn’s future… big things I know!

This amazingly creative cake is layers of decadently rich chocolate, alcohol-infused whipped cream, and the best ganache ever. I added some Oreos because I loved the extra texture they added to each glorious bite.

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Kahlua Whipped Cream

This is a unique and wonderful whipped cream recipe that adults are sure to love! As this part of the cake does not get baked, you may want to keep it out of the reach of children.

To make this cake alcohol-free, just use Homemade Whipped Cream.

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Using Instant Coffee in Cake

This recipe calls for a tablespoon of instant coffee. Coffee enhances chocolate in a beautiful way and will make your cake unforgettable! However, some folks prefer not to use coffee in baking. The instant coffee can be omitted if that is the case.

Buttermilk in Cake

Should you not have buttermilk on hand you can make your own. In this cake recipe, I recommend the sour cream version of homemade buttermilk.

Mudslide Cake Recipe

How to Build a Layer Cake with Whipped Cream

  1. Use a dowel. Or better yet, use a plastic straw. I talk about that in detail here, but basically, you just insert a straw into the cake to rest the layers on.
  2. Add a bit of meringue powder to your homemade whipped cream. This helps to create a more sturdy whipped cream. The ratio is 1 teaspoon of meringue powder per 2 cups of heavy cream.
  3. Chill between layers. Try freezing for 15 minutes before adding the next layer of cake on top. If using this method make sure you serve the cake very cold!

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Mississippi Mudslide Cake

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
The Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache, Kahlua Whipped Cream and Oreo is the definition of indulgent baking! Welcome to a jazzed up Mississippi Mud Cake!
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Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup hot water
  • ½ cup (59g) unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (245 g) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Kahlua Whipped Cream

  • 2 cups (476g) heavy cream, cold
  • ½ cup (62.5g) confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Bailey Irish Cream liqueur
  • 2 tablespoons Kahlua liqueur
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch

Ganache

  • 6 ounces (¾ cup) dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (119g) heavy cream, room temperature

Garnish

  • 1 cup chopped chocolate sandwich cookies, (Oreos)

Instructions

Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare three 9-inch round cake pans with non-stick spray and/or parchment.
  • In the bowl of stand mixer with whisk attachment, add the granulated sugar and eggs and beat on high for 2-3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the hot water, cocoa powder, instant coffee, and salt. With mixer on lowest setting, add to sugar mixture.
  • With mixer still on low slowly add in flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Let mix to incorporate.
  • Add in oil, buttermillk, and vanilla extract. Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl as needed. Do not overmix.
  • Evenly pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick is removed clean.
  • Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack. Let cakes cool to room temperature or place in fridge until ready to assemble.

Kahlua Whipped Cream

  • Place a clean stand mixer bowl with whisk attachment in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  • Remove bowl from fridge and place on mixer. Add cream and whip on high until soft peaks form.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and slowly add in the confectioners’ sugar, Irish Cream, Kahlua, and cornstarch.
  • Once everything is incorporated, turn mixer back to high and whip until stiff peaks form. Transfer to fridge until ready to assemble.

Ganache

  • In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave on high for 15 seconds at a time, whisking together with a fork after each interval. Once the chocolate has melted into a shiny, smooth sauce (about 45 seconds total) transfer to the fridge to cool for 15 minutes.

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Notes

To Assemble:
Place the cool layer of cake on serving platter. Spread the top with 1/3 of the whipped cream. (If you want to pipe out the rope pattern, place whipped cream in a large pastry bag fitted with a 2C tip. Pipe circles on that are slightly overlapping around the cake.)
Drizzle 1/3 of the cooled ganache over the whipped cream. Sprinkle 1/3 of the chopped cookies. Add next layer of cake and repeat. Store in fridge until ready to serve.
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cake, mudslide cake
Servings: 12
Author: Amanda Rettke–iambaker.net

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Reader Comments

  1. Is it safe to add corn starch to cream because it is not cooked. Is it safe to eat corn starch raw.
    Can we make the not add cornstarch to the whipped cream.

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  8. I made this cake a few weeks ago and it turned out amazing. You have reinstated my love for chocolate cake. Can you tell me approximately how much meringue powder should be added to the whipped cream? I missed this step last time and would like to add it in this next time around.

    2. Add a bit of meringue powder to your homemade whipped cream. This helps to create a more sturdy whipped cream.

    Reply

  9. I made this cake yesterday as our Thanksgiving desert and it came out beautiful, just like the picture. As I read some of the reviews some of you had problems with the cake sinking…I followed the directions to the T and had no problems at all. And since I was afraid what could happen overnight, I left it in the freezer. Took it out the next day about 3 hr prior to our dinner and it was perfect. Defenetly a keeper. The only ingredient that I thought didn’t make a difference was the instant coffee. I don’t drink instant coffee so I just asked at work to anyone who drinks it and one of my coworkers provided me with the amount needed but honestly next time I won’t even bother with it.

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