These incredibly indulgent mud cakes are just what you need to satisfy those sugar cravings. From our popular raspberry and white chocolate mud cake recipe and an impressive four-layer caramel mud cake to a classic, moist chocolate mud cake, these dangerously decadent desserts are sure to please. Serve them up with a generous spread of icing and a big scoop of ice-cream or drizzle of cream for a winning sweet treat. Enjoy!
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How to make mud cake: the secret to a moist (but not too moist) cake
Some people like mud cakes to be moist and fudgy, others prefer them dryer and more cake-like. It’s up to the cook, and it’s all about getting the temperature and baking time right.
If your mud cake isn’t cooking in the middle, it needs longer baking. Often lower oven temperatures aren’t too accurate; the longer slower baking won’t hurt the cake.
Mud cakes are high in fat and sugar, and they can develop a sugary crust during baking. If the crust is a problem for you, try baking the cake at a slightly lower temperature. Drop the temperature by 10 degrees to start with, and keep a note of the results. The cake might take a little longer to cook, but probably not much – up to 15 minutes or so.
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Mixed berry, hazelnut and white chocolate mud cake
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Caramel mud layer cake
Decorated with an easy ‘naked’ butter cream frosting, vienna almonds and a sprinkle of edible flowers, this four-layer caramel mud cake will make an eye-catching centrepiece at any event. Simply stunning!
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Rich truffle mud cake
This very rich cake is perfect for the grand finale to a dinner party, and should be made ahead and served cold. The cake is almost like a huge truffle in texture; note that no flour is used.
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White chocolate mud cake
Elegant and delicious this is one cake that will surely impress
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Black forest mud cake
This cake is an absolute winner. We’ve used maraschino cherries here, you can use fresh or canned cherries, if you like. Maraschino cherries are available from gourmet food stores and good delicatessens.
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Chocolate and beetroot mud cake with caramelised baby beets
Chocolate and beetroot mud cake with caramelised baby beets
Give your chocolate mud cake an earthy edge with the use of this not-so-secret ingredient.
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Chocolate mud cake with white chocolate ganache
Chocolate mud cake with white chocolate ganache
Rich and glorious.
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Gluten-free red velvet mud cake
Gluten-free red velvet mud cake
No-one should miss out on cake and you don’t have to with this gluten-free red velvet mud cake. Just don’t forget the cream cheese frosting!
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Chocolate and raspberry mud brownies
Chocolate and raspberry mud brownies
Fusing the indulgent flavours of chocolate mud cake and brownies, this delightful dessert recipe is perfect for a special weekend treat. We’ve added lovely fresh raspberries to cut through the richness.
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Marbled chocolate mud cakes
The combination of both white and dark chocolate mud cake and ganache make these decadent mini-cakes a truly wonderful indulgence. Or you could go large with our white chocolate and raspberry mud cake.
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Cookies and cream white choc mud cake
Cookies and cream white choc mud cake
White chocolate-lovers, you can’t get much better than this indulgent mud cake! Layered with a heavenly cookies and cream ganache and topped with oreos, it’s pure decadence on a plate.
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Mochaccino mud cake
This mochacino mud cake is cleverly disguised as a delicious chococolate-infused coffee underneath whipped cream and beautiful latte art!
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Caramel mud cake
This sophisticated looking caramel mud cake is not only delicious, but perfect for weddings, christenings or any celebratory occasion when you need to feed a crowd.
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Mississippi mud cake
Whip up this mud cake for the ultimate indulgence filled with chocolate, coffee and whisky. Prefer white chocolate? Then you’ll not want to miss our white chocolate and raspberry mud cake.
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Double-decker chocolate mud cake
Double-decker chocolate mud cake
Each bite of this wickedly delicious and superbly indulgent layer cake is full of surprises. No boring bits here!
