Mississippi Mud Cake

Ingredients:

1 cup butter
1 cup water
4 tablespoons cocoa
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs -- lightly beaten

***Topping:***

1/2 cup butter
6 tablespoons milk
4 teaspoons cocoa
1 pound powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup nuts

Combine 1 cup of the butter, the water, and 4 tablespoons cocoa in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Stir in the flour, sugar, and salt until well mixed.

Stir in the sour cream, baking soda and eggs. Stir well until combined. Bake in a greased and floured baking pan (9x13) at 375 for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

While cake is baking, combine 1/2 cup butter, the milk, and remaining cocoa powder in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar, vanilla, and nuts until mixed. Spread over warm cake.

serves/makes 10

Thanks to Jaycee!