Mississippi Mud Cake

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cream butter, add sugar and beat well.

Step 2

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla.

Step 3

Sift together flour and cocoa and add on low speed, mixing until just blended.

Step 4

Spread batter evenly in a greased and floured 9x13-inch pan. Bake on middle level of a pre-heated 350º oven and for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Remove pan from oven and spread marshmallow on top of cake. Return to oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes, until marshmallows start to brown. Remove and cool on a rack for 30 minutes.

Step 6

Melt butter in a large pan. Sift together sugar and cocoa and stir in gradually.

Step 7

Add evaporated milk, using enough to make a spreadable consistency. Stir in pecans and spread on cake,

Step 8

Cool completely before cutting into squares.