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Rocky Road Cake

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This Rocky Road Cake is a chocolate lover’s delight, combining rich cake with creamy frosting, fluffy marshmallows, and crunchy pecans. It’s perfect for celebrations or a sweet indulgence at home!

  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Butter (divided)
  • 3 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (for the cake)
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Sour Cream
  • 2 large Eggs (slightly beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ¾ cup Milk
  • 6 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (for the frosting)
  • 7 ½ cups Powdered Sugar
  • 10 ounces Mini Marshmallows
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 18×13-inch jelly roll pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  • Mix sour cream, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl before combining with dry ingredients.
  • In a saucepan, bring water, butter, and cocoa powder to a boil.
  • Add hot chocolate mixture to cake batter and combine.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Prepare frosting by boiling milk, cocoa powder, and butter, then mix in powdered sugar.
  • Pour half of the hot frosting on the cake, sprinkle marshmallows and pecans, then add remaining frosting.
  • Cool completely before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better blending.
Cool the cake completely for easier slicing.
Experiment with different nuts for added variety.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 40g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg