Mississippi Mud

Name: Mississippi Mud
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 28 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 cup shortening; 4 eggs; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1/3 cup cocoa; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 5 ounces mini marshmallows; 1 lb powdered sugar; 1/3 cup cocoa; 16 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Submitted by Chef #893467

"This recipe was handed down from me from my mom. I'm not sure where she got it, but I know that it tastes WONDERFUL."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 28

ingredients

Bottom
2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
4 eggs
1 ¹⁄₂ cups flour
¹⁄₃ cup cocoa
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
5 ounces mini marshmallows
Top
1 lb powdered sugar
¹⁄₃ cup cocoa
16 tablespoons butter
¹⁄₄ cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

directions

For bottom:.
Cream sugar and shortening together. Add eggs and beat well. In separate bowl, sift flour, cocoa, and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Add vanilla extract and nuts. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and pour marshmallows on top. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
For Icing:.
Sift sugar and cocoa. Add butter and remaining ingredients. Mix well. Spread on cooled cake.