COCOA & COLA CAKE

1 c. butter or margarine
1 ¾ c. sugar
3 T. cocoa
2 eggs
½ c. buttermilk (or sour milk with 1 T. vinegar)
2 ¼ c. flour
1 t. vanilla
1 ½ c. miniature marshmallows
1 t. soda
1 c. cola beverage

Combine all ingredients except cola & marshmallows in large mixer bowl. Blend at low speed 1 min. Beat 1 min. at med. Speed. Add cola; blend well. Stir in marshmallows. Pour batter into greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 375 for 40-45 min.

COLA ICING

Combine ½ c. softened butter, 3 T. cocoa, 1/3 c. cola, & 4 c. powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth. Stir in 1 c. chopped pecans.

M. Helen Jones (Lila Lunt)