Msg: 3001 *Conference*
08-13-92 10:29:03
From: DREW BLANCHAR
To : ALL
Subj: MISSISSIPPI MUD
Mississippi Mud Cake serves 1-12 -------------------------------------- In a small heavy saucepan, melt over low heat, stirring until smooth. 1 Cup BUTTER 4 oz UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE Remove from heat and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large mixing bowl, beat until foamy 4 EGGS Slowly beat in 2 cups SUGAR until mixture is thick and pale. Slowly mix the CHOCOLATE/BUTTER into the EGGS/SUGAR stirring until completely blended. Stir in 2 tsp VANILLA Sift into batter, mixing just until blended 1 cup FLOUR Spoon batter into well-buttered 9-inch springform pan. Carefully spread bater to form an even layer. Bake cake about 30 minutes, until top is just beginning to crak and is firm to the touch. Cool cake in pan. In a small saucepan, cook over low heat, stirring constantly 6 oz SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE 2 tb BUTTER 3 tb strong COFFEE or KALUA Unmold cool cake (or not as you prefer). Spread the CHOCOLATE/BUTTER/COFFEE frosting over the cake. Combine 1/2 cup coarsely chopped PECANS 1/2 cup shredded sweet COCONUT and sprinkle/spread over the moist frosting. Dense! Rich! Moist as Mississippi mud! A small (1"x 1") piece may be all novice sweet-tooths can handle.