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Mississippi Mud Desserts

Cakes and pies inspired by the muddy waters of the Mississippi River

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Mississippi Mud Cake

Mississippi Mud Cake

D. Rattray
The muddy water of the Mississippi River has inspired artists, writers, and musicians for generations, and creative cooks are no exception. The rich and delicious chocolate cakes and pies below are all made to look like mud, but that's where the resemblance ends!
Enjoy!

Mississippi Mud Cake
Ingredients include chocolate, coconut, pecans and marshmallow.

Mississippi Mud Pie
Made to look like the cracked, dry banks of the Mississippi river.

Mississippi Mud Cake II
This version of the Mississippi mud cake is frosted with chocolate candy bars.

Mississippi Mud Pie II
A chocolate pie shell filled with ice cream and a bourbon fudge sauce.

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