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Mud: Mississipi Mud Cake

Source of Recipe

Debra Collins


List of Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups pecans
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
4 eggs slightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup flour
1 dash salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

***ICING***
1 large box powdered sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup canned milk
1 stick margarine


Recipe

Cream butter and sugar; add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Mix sifted flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Add to mixture. Mix well. Add pecans and vanilla. Bake in a 9x13 pan at 350ºF for 40 minutes. When done, cover cake with miniature marshmallows (3 C.). Return to oven for 2 minutes. Set aside 5 minutes. Beat icing ingredients till smooth. Pour icing over marshmallows. Allow to cool in pan. Leave in pan, or cut in squares.