Mississippi Mud Cake

Ingredients:
- 2 c. sugar
- 1/3 c. cocoa
- 1 c. chopped nuts
- 1 1/2 c. flour
- 1 c. shortening
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 4 eggs
- 3 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 (10 oz.) pkg. miniature marshmallows

Directions:
- Cream sugar and shortening.
- Add eggs and beat by hand.
- Sift flour, cocoa and salt.
- Add nuts and vanilla.
- Pour into greased and floured 9 x 12-inch pan.
- Bake at 300° for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven; pour on marshmallows and return to 350° oven for 10 minutes.