Coca Cola Cake

2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. marshmallow
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
3 T. cocoa
1 c. Coca Cola
1 t. baking soda
½ c. buttermilk
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a bowl, sift the sugar and flour.
3. Add marshmallows.
4. In a saucepan, mix the shortening and butter, cocoa and Coca-Cola. Bring to a boil and pour over dry ingredients; blend well.
5. Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk just before adding to batter along with eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
6. Pour into a well-greased 9- by-13-inch pan and bake 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and frost immediately.

Coca Cola Cake Frosting

½ c. butter melted
3 T. cocoa
6 T. Coca-Cola
1 box (16-ounces) confectioners' sugar
1 t. vanilla extract
1 Cup chopped pecans

To make frosting, combine the 1/2 cup butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa and 6 tablespoons of Coca-Cola in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and pour over confectioners' sugar, blending well. Add vanilla extract and pecans. Spread over hot cake. When cool, cut into squares and serve.

from Mom's Recipe Box