Mississippi Mud

Directions

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   FOR THE CAKE-------------------------------- 2 c Sugar 1 c Shortening 4 Eggs 1 1/2 c Flour 1/3 c Cocoa 1 ts Vanilla 1/4 ts Salt 1 c Pecans (

2. 2

   1) Cream together the sugar and the shortening, and add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

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   Add the flour, cocoa, vanilla and salt, creaming well then add the pecans if desired.

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   2) Bake in a well greased and floured 9" x 13" cake pan, at 350? for 30 min.

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   remove and spread the marshmallow fluff evenly on the top, and return to the oven for 1 min or until fluff is spreadable.

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   3) Spread the frosting on top of the fluff and refrigerate until ready to eat.