1 c. butter
1/2 c. cocoa
2 c. sugar
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 c. flour
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. miniature marshmallows
Frosting (recipe follows)

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; add cocoa, mixing well. Remove from heat.

Combine cocoa mixture, sugar and eggs in a large mixing bowl; mix well. Stir in flour, salt, pecans, and vanilla.

Spoon batter into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes. Sprinkle miniature marshmallows over warm cake, and spread with frosting. Cut into squares to serve. Yield: 15 servings.

FROSTING:

1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. cola-flavored carbonated beverage
3 tbsp. cocoa
1 (16 oz.) pkg. powdered sugar, sifted
1 c. chopped pecans

Combine butter, cola, and cocoa in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture boils. Pour hot mixture over powdered sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Add chopped pecans; mix well. Yield: about 2 cups.