2 sticks butter
1 sm. can coconut
1 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
4 tbsp. cocoa
Dash of salt
1 c. pecans, chopped

Mix together and bake in prepared oblong (9 x 13 inch) cake pan at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes. Take out and spread with:

Top while hot, then cool before frosting.

FROSTING FOR MISSISSIPPI MUD CAKE:

1 box powdered sugar
1 stick butter
1 c. pecans, chopped
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. cocoa
Enough milk for easy spreading

Mix all ingredients, except pecans. Stir in pecans last, then frost.