Mississippi Mud Cake

Directions

Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well.

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

Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa; add to creamed mixture.

Stir in vanilla and pecans. Spoon batter into a greased 13×9×2-inch glass baking pan.

Bake at 325℉ (160℃). for 15 to 18 minutes until top is barely soft to the touch.

Remove cake from oven and cover top with marshmallows.

Return to oven for 2 minutes or until marshmallows are soft.

Spread marshmallows over cake and immediately cover with Chocolate Frosting.

Let frosting harden before cutting the cake into squares.