Mississippi Mud Cake 3

* Exported from MasterCook *

MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE 3

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----THE CAKE-----
1/2 lb Butter
2 c Sugar
4 Eggs
1 1/2 c Flour
1/3 c Unsweetened cocoa
1 c Coarsely chopped pecans
1 t Pure vanilla extract
3 c Miniature marshmallows OR
Large marshmallows cut into
1/2" pieces
-----THE ICING-----
1/2 lb Butter
1 1/2 c Confectioner's sugar
1/3 c Unsweetened cocoa
1 c Coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 c Evaporated milk

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees 2. To prepare the cake
batter, combine the butter and sugar in a
mixing bowl. Beat well until creamy. Add the eggs, 1
at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. 3.
Sift together the flour and cocoa. Fold this into the
creamed mixture. Add the chopped nuts and the
vanilla. Beat well. 4. Butter the bottom and sides of
a 9 X 13 inch baking pan. Add a little flour and
shake it around to coat the bottom and sides of the
pan. Shake out the excess. 5. Spoon the cake batter
into the pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top with the
marshmallows. Return to the oven and bake about 10
minutes, until the marshmallows are melted and
starting to brown. Remove from the oven and let cool
in the pan about 30 minutes. 6. Meanwhile, prepare the
icing. Melt the butter in a saucepan. 7. Sift
together the confectioner's sugar and cocoa. Stir
this into the butter along with the nuts and milk.
Spread this over the cake and let stand until
thoroughly cooled. 8. Cut into slices and serve. From:
Wesley Pitts Date: 15 Feb 94



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