Whisk sugar, cocoa, flour, and salt together. Pour butter and evaporated milk into sugar and cocoa mixture and beat on high speed.
Add vanilla and eggs. With mixer speed on high speed, mix for approximately 2-3 minutes to lighten.
Pour mixture into 9 inch unbaked pie shell and bake for about 55 minutes. The center of the pie will be a bit soft.
Allow to cool on a wire rack for at least an hour before slicing. The pie will continue to set as it cools.
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Notes
Use a pie crust shield or make one with tin foil, and put it over the edges of the crust about half way through baking, so that the crust doesn't get overcooked. The pie is supposed to be gooey in the center. Allow to cool completely before serving.