Cinnamon-Chocolate Snackin' Cake Recipe

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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

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Cinnamon-Chocolate Snackin' Cake Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Yield: 15 Servings

30 35 65

Ingredients

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

Directions

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 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near 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. Yield: 15 servings.

Editor's Note: Diet cola is not recommended for this recipe.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 552 calories, 26 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 61 mg cholesterol, 307 mg sodium, 79 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Cinnamon-Chocolate Snackin' Cake in Taste of Home February/March 2007, p57