Mississippi Mud Pie

4 eggs, beaten
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. butter (2 sticks)
1/3 c. cocoa
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 (6 1/2 oz.) bag marshmallows
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/3 c. milk
3 Tbsp. cocoa
1 (1 lb.) box confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Combine the first 4 ingredients. In a saucepan, melt 1 cup butter and
add the 1/3 cup cocoa. Add the egg mixture and beat well. Add the pecans.

Bake in a greased 9 x 13-inch pan in a 350 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
As soon as the cake is removed from the oven, cover it with marshmallows.
Return the pan to the oven until marshmallows are slightly melted.

Frosting: Combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/3 cup milk and 3 tablespoons
cocoa. Beat in the sugar and vanilla. Pour the frosting over the
marshmallows and cool before cutting. Serves 16.
~~~~~~Hippensteal's Mountain View Inn