Mississippi Mud Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1/2 c. cocoa
3 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
4 eggs
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
1 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening.
Add eggs and beat.
Sift flour, cocoa and salt.
Add to mixture.
Add vanilla and nuts.
Pour into a greased and floured 13 1/2 x 9-inch oblong pan.
Bake at 300\u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes.