Two Delicious Desserts

I made two desserts to take to a friend's house. I made Mississippi Mud Cake and Cinnabun Cake. The last time I made the Cinnabun Cake, I couldn't get enough of it. It was so delicious. This time; however, it was not as good. I am not quite sure what I did wrong. It might be because I didn't follow the directions as closely as I should have. . .oh well, it happens.

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Cinnabun Cake
from The Sisters' Cafe
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3 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup sugar
4 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 cups milk
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
4 Tbsp butter, melted

2 sticks butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp cinnamon
2/3 cup nuts, optional

2 cups powdered sugar
5 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla

In an electric or stand mixer mix the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, milk, eggs and vanilla. Once combined well, slowly stir in melted butter. Pour batter into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, mix the 2 sticks of softened butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and nuts until well combined. Drop evenly over cake batter by the tablespoonfuls and use a knife to marble/swirl through the cake. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out nearly clean from center. Place powdered sugar, milk and vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth. Drizzle over warm cake. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Mississippi Mud Cake
from Abby Sweets
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1 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup cocoa
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 all-purpose flour
dash of salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups chopped pecan
4 cups miniature marshmallows

Chocolate Frosting:
1 (16oz.) package powdered sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup cocoa
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened

Combine butter and cocoa in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until butter melts. Remove from heat; transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add sugar and eggs; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Add flour, salt, and vanilla; beat until blended. Stir in pecans. Spoon batter into greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes for the cake. Remove from oven and sprinkle marshmallows over hot cake. If making the cake, immediately spread frosting over marshmallows. To make the chocolate frosting: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; beat at medium speed until smooth, adding an additional tablespoon of milk if frosting is too stiff.

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