Mississippi Mud Cake III
Need a vegetarian dessert? Mississippi Mud Cake III could be a super recipe to try. This recipe makes 10 servings with 508 calories, 6g of protein, and 27g of fat each. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is typical of Southern cuisine. A mixture of baking soda, butter, strong coffee, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Place coffee and rum in a saucepan and heat to simmer.
Add the chocolate and the butter or margarine. Cook, stirring, occasionally, until both are melted.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Gradually beat in the sugar until the mixture is thick. Beat in the vanilla and the chocolate mixture. In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat into the chocolate mixture.
Turn the batter into a greased and floured tube pan.
Bake in a preheated 275 degrees F (135 degrees C) oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until the cake tests done with a toothpick.
Transfer to a rack to cool. Makes 16 servings.
Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel
Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel are great choices for Southern. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. The Schloss Vollrads Riesling Spatlese with a 4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 29 dollars per bottle.
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Schloss Vollrads Riesling Spatlese
Classic natural sweet Spatlese with nice acidity and elegant, natural residual sugar. Selective harvest, gentle processing of the must, systematic clarification, slow fermentation and careful finishing are the basics for this traditional Vollrads' Riesling.This wine pairs perfectly with Asian cuisine due to the harmony of sweetness and acidity. Also interesting taste combinations can be achieved through the pairing of blue-veined cheese or a fruit dessert.