Rocky Road Cake
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this decadent Rocky Road Cake, a rich and fudgy chocolate treat loaded with gooey marshmallows, crunchy nuts, and melty chocolate chunks. Perfectly moist and infused with a deep cocoa flavor, this cake is crowned with a luscious homemade chocolate frosting that melts into the warm marshmallow layer, creating an irresistible texture. Topped with a sprinkling of chopped nuts and semisweet chocolate, every bite is a symphony of sweetness, crunch, and creaminess. Easy to make in just under an hour, this show-stopping dessert is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever you're craving a chocolate indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1.5 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or almonds)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 0.25 cup cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13-inch cake pan.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Carefully add the boiling water to the batter, stirring slowly until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting by melting the butter in a medium bowl. Stir in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Once the cake is finished baking, remove it from the oven and immediately sprinkle the mini marshmallows evenly over the top. Allow the marshmallows to melt slightly.
Spread the prepared frosting gently over the warm marshmallows, smoothing it out with a spatula.
Sprinkle the chopped nuts and chocolate chunks evenly over the frosting layer for extra texture and flavor.
Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy this rich and indulgent rocky road cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6719 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 314.2 g | 403% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.5 g | 528% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 529 mg | 176% | |
| Sodium | 5311 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 981.9 g | 357% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.5 g | 198% | |
| Total Sugars | 724.2 g | ||
| Protein | 92.5 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 778 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 40.1 mg | 223% | |
| Potassium | 3753 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
