Mississippi Mud Cakes* * * * *

Ingredients

• 1 c. butter or margarine
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
• 2 c. confectioners sugar
• 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 to 2 Tbsp. milk