Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup butter-flavor shortening or margarine
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
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Frosting
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup cocoa
1/2 cup evaporated milk
PREPARATION:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the first three ingredients. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Add flour, baking powder, coconut and nuts; beat for about two minutes. Spread batter in a greased and floured 9x13 pan; bake for 30 minutes at 350°.
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Spread marshmallow creme over the top while still hot. Cool and frost. Store in the refrigerator.