Ingredients
2 cup flour
2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup marshmallows
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup margarine
3 tbsp cocoa
1 cup coca-cola
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp baking soda
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup margarine
3 tbsp cocoa
6 tbsp coca-cola
1 lb powdered sugar
1 cup pecans, chopped
Directions
Marshmallows may be chopped or miniature.
Sift together flour and sugar, stir in marshmallows and set aside.
Bring to a boil, shortening, margarine, cocoa and Coke. Remove from
heat and pour over dry ingredients. Stir in buttermilk, baking soda
and eggs. Do not beat this cake mixture.
Pour into a greased 13x9x2-inch pan and bake in a preheated 350
deg. oven for 45 minutes or until done. Cool 30 minutes before
frosting cake. Coke Cake Frosting: Bring margarine, cocoa and Coke to
a boil. Boil a minute, remove from heat and gradually add sugar. Stir
in pecans. Source: TEXAS THE BEAUTIFUL COOKBOOK
Servings: 8 servings
Coke Cake Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Cake; Dessert
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We hope you enjoy this Coke Cake recipe.
