Mississippi Mud Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening.
Add eggs.
Beat.
Sift flour, cocoa and salt together.
Add to mixture.
Add vanilla and nuts. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan.
Bake 35 minutes at 300\u00b0.
Remove from oven.
Spread marshmallows evenly over top. Return to oven for 5 minutes.
Take out of oven and spread with the following frosting.