Frosted Chocolate Marshmallow Cake

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 20 large marshmallows
• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

1. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt shortening and chocolate at 50% power; stir until smooth. Add water; cool slightly. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla; beat well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to batter and mix until smooth.
2. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350u0b0 for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
3. Arrange marshmallows over the top; bake 5 minutes longer or until marshmallows are softened. Spread marshmallows evenly over top of cake. Cool on a wire rack.
4. For icing, in a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Beat in the milk, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/frosted-chocolate-marshmallow-cake/ (may not work)