Classic Cola Cake With Frosting
A rich and decadent Southern chocolate cake classic, this Coca-Cola cake is an easily prepared dessert.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C).
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Prepare a 13" x 9" baking pan by greasing and flouring it.
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Combine flour and granulated sugar in a large bowl.
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In a medium saucepan, boil 3 tablespoons cocoa, 1 cup cola, 1 cup butter, and marshmallows over medium-high heat, stirring often.
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Pour the hot cocoa mixture into the flour and sugar; stir to blend.
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Whisk eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla in a separate bowl; add this to the first mixture and blend well.
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Transfer batter to the prepared pan and bake for approximately 35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Approximately 10 minutes before the cake finishes baking, prepare the frosting: boil 1/2 cup butter, 1 tablespoon cocoa, and 6 tablespoons cola in a saucepan. Stir in confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth, incorporating chopped pecans if desired.
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Remove the cake from the oven and place it on a cooling rack.
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Spread the warm frosting over the warm cake.