Cocoa Cola Cake

Ingredients:

1 white cake mix or (see variation below)
1 cup regular coke
2 eggs
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup butter
¼ cup baking cocoa
1 tsp vanilla
1 ½ cup miniature marshmallows


Directions:

Combine all ingredients except the marshmallows and beat for 2 minutes, then fold in marshmallows. Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes to cool. Frost and serve.

Variation: in place of white cake mix use:

2 cups flour + 2 cups sugar + 1 tsp baking soda + ½ tsp salt

Fudge Frosting:

¼ cup baking cocoa
½ cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup regular coke
4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

Combine cocoa and butter in saucepan and cook over low heat until butter is melted. Stir in coke until blended. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in powder sugar until smooth. Fold in nuts, if using and spread over cake. Let stand for 20 minutes before cutting.

Source:  Granny's Favorites Cookbooks