Quick Cola Cake

This is a much quicker and easier version of the traditional Cocola Cake.

Cake:

1 (18-ounce) package butter fudge cake mix

1 (3-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix

3 large eggs, slightly beaten

1 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup cola

1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows

Icing:

½ cup butter

1 pound powdered sugar

3 tablespoons cocoa

cup cola

1 cup chopped pecans

To make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. In a large bowl combine the cake and pudding mixes, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Blend with a hand mixer until just moistened. Add the cola gradually, beating at medium speed for 4 minutes. Fold in the marshmallows. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes.

To make the icing: In a small saucepan melt the butter over low heat. Add the sugar, cocoa, and cola. Mix well. Add the pecans and spread the icing over the warm cake.

Makes 16 servings.