Mississippi River Mud Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter or margarine and sugar.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. 3
   Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Add to creamed mixture.
5. 5
   Stir in vanilla and nuts.
6. 6
   Spoon batter into greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 15 to 18 minutes or until top is barely soft to touch. Remove cake from oven and cover top with marshmallows.
8. 8
   Return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes or until marshmallows are soft.
9. 9
   Spread marshmallows over cake and immediately cover with chocolate frosting.
10. 10
    Cool thoroughly before cutting cake into squares. Makes 12 average size or 24 small servings.