Mud cake (dessert)

Mud cake
A cookies and cream-flavoured mud cake
Alternative namesMudcake
TypeCake
CourseDessert
Associated cuisineAustralian

Mud cake (or mudcake) is a dense, moist cake coated with a ganache. Although typically made with dark chocolate ('chocolate mud cake'), other flavours such as caramel and white chocolate are commonly available from Australian supermarkets.[1][2] Despite its popularity as a birthday cake in Australian cuisine,[3] it is suggested to be inspired by the mud pie found in American cuisine.[4] Mud cakes increased in popularity in Australia over time, with the rise of mass production rendering the cakes readily available and a household staple.[5]

Unlike some other chocolate cakes, mud cakes are made with melted chocolate as well as cocoa powder. Additionally, they are baked for longer and at a lower temperature than other cakes, so as to retain moisture.[6][7]

Supermarket mud cakes are popular in Australia, with Woolworths reporting 2.6 million sold annually (as of 2024)[8] and Coles selling more than 2 million annually (as of 2026).[9] Numerous flavour variations have been created by retailers over the years, such as hokey-pokey,[10] choc-chip,[11] chocolate orange,[12] fairy-bread,[13] mint cookies and cream,[14] rocky-road,[15] and birthday cake.[16]

References

  1. ↑ "Bakery Cakes | Woolworths". Woolworths. Archived from the original on 2026-02-17. Retrieved 2026-07-21.
  2. ↑ "Sponge & Mud Cakes | Coles". www.coles.com.au. Retrieved 2026-07-21.
  3. ↑ Peralta, Deb (2023-07-17). "What is Mud Cake?". Dello Mano. Retrieved 2026-07-21.
  4. ↑ "A Muddy Cake Story". The Old Foodie. 2007-11-13. Retrieved 2026-07-21.
  5. ↑ Woodley, Melissa (2025-08-13). "The history of Australia can be told entirely in cake – how many have you tried?". Time Out Australia. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
  6. ↑ "The Ultimate Chocolate Mud Cake Guide". Dello Mano. Retrieved 2026-07-21.
  7. ↑ Macri, Liz (2010-01-01). "Mud cake". www.taste.com.au. Archived from the original on 2021-11-27. Retrieved 2026-07-21.
  8. ↑ Poposki, Claudia (2024-11-07). "Woolies item that sells every five minutes". news. Archived from the original on 2024-11-07. Retrieved 2026-07-21.
  9. ↑ Poposki, Claudia (2026-05-21). "Coles drops new 'nostalgic' flavour of iconic $7 item: 'Must try'". Yahoo Lifestyle Australia. Retrieved 2026-07-21.
  10. ↑ Sinclair, Amy (2024-05-06). "Woolworths confirms major change to its iconic mud cake, effective immediately". 7NEWS. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
  11. ↑ "Woolies Mud Cakes: The Sweet Slice of Modern Aussie Nostalgia Gets a New Twist". AGFG. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
  12. ↑ "Choc-orange mud cake hits shelves". PerthNow. 2019-06-03. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
  13. ↑ "Coles drops new 'nostalgic' flavour of iconic $7 item: 'Must try'". Yahoo Lifestyle Australia. 2026-05-21. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
  14. ↑ "Woolworths announces major makeover to its iconic mudcake". 7NEWS. 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
  15. ↑ "Woolworths to release new Rocky Road Mudcake - here's when you can get one". 7NEWS. 2022-05-25. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
  16. ↑ "Unexpected twist on cult Woolies item". news. Archived from the original on 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
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