Ingredients
1 1/2 c. butter
4 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 c. cocoa
2 c. chopped nuts
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
4 eggs
1 large bag marshmallows
6 Tbsp. milk
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Combine 1 cup butter, 3 teaspoons vanilla, 1/4 cup cocoa, 1 cup nuts and next 3 ingredients in bowl, mixing well. Pour into large greased and floured baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until cake tests done. Melt marshmallows and spread over cake. Combine remaining 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup nuts, 1/2 cup cocoa and milk in saucepan until melted. Add remaining vanilla, mixing well. Frost cake. Chill for 1/2 hour.