Ingredients

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

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • MAKE THE CAKE:
  • Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until butter melts.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Combine flour, sugar, and baking soda in a large bowl, stir in butter mxiture.
  • Add eggs, and stir until well blended.
  • Stir in buttermilk, vanilla, and marshmallows.
  • Pour into a lightly greased 13x9" baking pan.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven; spread icing over warm cake.
  • ICING:
  • Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until butter melts.
  • Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar, vanilla, and pecans.
  • Spoon immediately over warm cake.