Mississippi Mud Recipe- Old School Style

Ooey-Gooey delicious Mississippi mud recipe

Mississippi Mud Pudding Cake 

A brownie-like cake meets molten chocolate pudding—because sometimes, life is better when things get a little messy!  Mom would make this for us kids as a special treat on family night.  It’s delicious. I recommend adding in 3/4-1 cup of chopped walnuts.

Ingredients

For the Cake Batter:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Pudding Layer:

• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ¾ cups hot water (just off the boil)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish (or similar).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla until just combined. The batter will be thick—like brownie batter.
4. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Step 2: Add the Pudding Magic

1. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
2. Now, for the fun part—slowly pour the hot water over the entire dish. Do NOT stir! The water will look like it’s just sitting on top, but trust the process—baking alchemy is about to happen.

Step 3: Bake & Serve

1. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until the top looks firm and set (like a cake), but when you spoon into it, you’ll find a thick, rich chocolate pudding underneath.
2. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
3. Serve warm, spooning some of the chocolate pudding sauce over each portion. Enjoy as-is, or if you’re feeling fancy, top it with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Why It Works:

• The hot water melts the sugar and cocoa, creating a pudding that forms under the cake as it bakes.
• The top layer bakes up like a soft brownie, while underneath, you get a molten, rich chocolate sauce.
• No stirring after adding the hot water—just trust the baking magic!

This dessert is simple, satisfying, and self-sufficient—a little like a well-stocked prepper’s pantry. Enjoy the gooey goodness!