¾ c flour
1 c regular sugar
¼ c unsweetened cocoa powder, sited
1 t baking powder
¼ t salt
4 oz butter, melted
2 large free range eggs, beaten
2 t vanilla
½ c pecans, chopped and toasted
2 handfuls of mini marshmallows
Frosting:
½ c butter, melted
¼ c cocoa powder, sifted
¼ c evaporated milk
1 c powdered sugar, sifted
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Butter a 9 in spring form pan, set aside.
Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Beat together the butter, eggs, and vanilla.
Add to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
Stir in the toasted nuts. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake on a middle shelf of the oven for 25-30 mins, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Immediately sprinkle the marshmallows on top and return to the oven for a few mins to melt the marshmallows.
Remove from the oven and carefully spread the chocolate frosting over the top.
For the frosting:
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, beating with an electric whisk until smooth and thick.
Spread on the hot marshmallows.
Let cool completely.
Cut into wedges to serve.