2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
4 eggs
1-1/2 c. plain flour
1/3 c. cocoa
3 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. miniature marshmallows

Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs, beat. Sift flour, cocoa, and salt. Add to mixture. Add vanilla and nuts. Pour into greased and floured 13x9x2-inch pan and bake 35 minutes at 300°F. Take out, spread on marshmallows evenly, return to oven for 5 minutes. Take out and apply frosting.

Frosting:

2 sticks butter
1/2 c. cocoa
1 box powdered sugar
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

Spread on cake, let stand 2 hours. Cut into squares.