CINNAMON-CHOCOLATE SNACKIN' CAKE

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The secret to this tender cake is the cola in the batter and frosting. It's a good thing this recipe makes a large pan...everyone will want seconds!-Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 cup cola
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
6 tablespoons cola
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in marshmallows; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring the cocoa, cola, oil and butter just to a boil. Pour over flour mixture; mix well. Stir in the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large saucepan, bring the cocoa, cola and butter to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and 3/4 cup pecans until blended. Cool slightly. Spread over cake; sprinkle with remaining pecans. Cool until frosting is set before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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