Mississippi Mud Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
4 whole eggs
1 1/2 c. plain flour
1/3 c. cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
3 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 pkg. miniature marshmallows

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening.
Add eggs and beat by hand.
Sift flour, cocoa and salt.
Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Add vanilla and nuts.
Pour into greased and floured pan.
Bake for 35 minutes at 300\u00b0.
Remove from oven and pour marshmallows over top. Return to oven for 10 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Cool cake for 1 hour, then add icing.