Cocoa Cola Cake

Oh my, this was waaaaay too yummy!  I highly recommend storing this cake in the refrigerator.  It is even BETTER cold!   Jonathan requested this cake for his birthday.  

Cocoa Cola Cake

Ingredients:

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix

1 cup regular cola

2 eggs

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 regular cola

4 cups confectioners' sugar

1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions:

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 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. 

    Meanwhile, for frosting, in a small saucepan, combine cocoa and butter. 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. Yield: 12-15 servings.