COCOA COLA CAKE

Cocoa Cola Cake image

"I love this tender cake because I usually have the ingredients on hand and it mixes up in a jiffy," relates Ellen Champagne of New Orleans, Louisiana. "The rich fudge frosting is easy to prepare, and the chopped pecans add nice crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 cup cola
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
FUDGE FROSTING:
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup cola
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fold in marshmallows. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, for frosting, combine cocoa and butter in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until butter is melted. Stir in cola until blended. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in pecans. Spread over cake. Let stand for 20 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.