Coconut Marshmallow Mud Cake

This Coconut Marshmallow Mud Cake is a favorite dessert of my brother's, and loved by the entire family, it is a specialty of my mother. It's also a special treat because it seems elaborate (though really isn't), and we don't get to have it very often, it was always reserved for special occasions. We refer to it as Mississippi Mud Pie, though it isn't really a pie, and I'm not sure how Mississippi is involved. Nevertheless, it is chocolaty, fudgey, and deep, rich, and delicious. Even if you are not a fan of one of the ingredients, such as coconut, nuts, or marshmallows, you will appreciate them and what they contribute to this dessert! The photo doesn't do this dessert the justice it deserves. Here is the process:

LAYER #1
A rich, fudgey chocolate brownie layer baked in a 9x13 inch pan. Contains cocoa, shredded coconut and chopped nuts, if desired.

LAYER #2
A jar of marshmallow fluff is spread over the base as soon as it comes out of the oven.

LAYER #3
A rich chocolate icing is dolloped over the marshmallow fluff while the brownies are still warm. 
The icing can be spread in a single, smooth layer over the marshmallow fluff, but this is quite difficult to achieve. As an alternative, the icing may be swirled with the marshmallow with the top of a butter knife, as if making a marble cake or cheesecake. We much prefer the latter option, as not only is is easier, but we think the swirls of chocolate and marshmallow look really pretty too!

Serving options:

• We have never tried them warm from the oven. My guess is they would be delicious but extremely messy, soft, and difficult to cut.
• Allow them to cool to room temperature, then try. Still messy but not quite as bad.
• Refrigerate them until firm, and enjoy cold. Much easier to cut.
• These should be stored in the fridge, but allow to come to room temperature before serving.
• Take a square straight from the fridge and reheat it in the microwave for no more than 30 seconds. It warms the brownie and melts the topping a little, without being too messy. This is my favorite way to eat them!