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03/16/2008

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Mississippi Mud Cake

bullet2 cups flour
bullet2 cups sugar
bullet1 1/4 tsp. salt
bullet4 tablespoons cocoa
bullet1-cup water
bullet1 1/2 sticks butter
bullet1/2-cup buttermilk
bullet2 eggs
bullet1 tsp. vanilla
bullet1 tsp. soda

Sift sugar, flour, & salt in mixing bowl.  Melt butter, cocoa, & water.

Bring to a boil.  Add to the flour mixture, mixing well.  Slightly beat eggs. Add buttermilk, soda & vanilla to eggs. Mix and pour into a 9x13 pan. Bake 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until done.

Frosting

bullet1 stick butter
bullet4 tablespoons cocoa
bullet1 box confectionery sugar
bullet6 tablespoons milk
bullet1 tsp. vanilla
bullet1 jar marshmallow cream

Melt butter and cocoa, add milk and bring to a boil.  Remove from heat. Add vanilla.  Pour sugar in pan and mix.  After cake is done and while still hot, spread with marshmallow cream and pour icing on top of cake.

NOTE: I got this recipe from a friend in Ft. Myers. She served it at our book club meeting and it is just wonderful! Very, very rich, but at this point, who cares????????