Mississippi Mud Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 (10 oz.) pkg. miniature marshmallows
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. baking powder
4 eggs
1 c. nuts
1/3 c. cocoa

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs and beat.
Sift flour, cocoa and salt together.
Add to egg mixture.
Add vanilla and nuts.
Pour into 9 x 13-inch pan.
Bake at 300\u00b0 for 35 minutes. Remove from oven, spread with marshmallows.
Return to oven and melt for 10 to 12 minutes.
Cool cake 20 minutes before icing.