Easy Cola Cake

Yield: Makes 12 servings

Ingredients:
1 cup butter
1/3 cup cocoa
1 cup cola soft drink
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
Chocolate Cola Icing (recipe below)

Method:

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until butter melts. Remove from heat.
2. Combine flour, sugar, and baking soda in a large bowl; stir in butter mixture. Add eggs, and stir until blended. Stir in buttermilk, vanilla, and marshmallows.
3. Pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking pan. Bake at 350º for 25 to 30 minutes or until a pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven; spread Chocolate Coca-Cola Icing over warm cake.

Note: Prepare the icing during the last 10 minutes of baking so it is ready to spoon onto the warm cake.

Chocolate Cola Icing Recipe
Yield: Makes 2 3/4 cupsIngredients

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup cocoa
1/3 cup cola soft drink
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until butter melts. 
2. Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar, vanilla, and pecans. Spoon immediately over warm cake.