Mississippi River Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A rich, chocolatey cake layered with marshmallow cream and pecans, perfect for celebrations or teatime indulgence, combining textures and flavors in every bite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 (9 oz) jar marshmallow cream
  • 1/4 cup coconut

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl; beat in eggs one at a time.
  2. Sift cocoa powder, salt, and flour, then add to the egg mixture.
  3. Stir in vanilla, coconut, and chopped pecans.
  4. Pour batter into a greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.
  6. Take out and spread marshmallow cream over the cake.
  7. Let cool for 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

913 kcal 46% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.1g 26% DV
Total Fat 56.8g 73% DV
Carbs 90.4g 33% DV
Fiber 15.7g 56% DV
Sugar 17.9g 36% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9795mg 100% DV
Potassium 836.3mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 10.3mg 11% DV
Calcium 129.3mg 10% DV
Iron 6.7mg 37% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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