Coco-cola Cake Iv

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• 6 tablespoons cola-flavored carbonated beverage
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. in a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup shortening, 1/2 cup butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa and 1 cup cola. bring to a rapid boil and remove from heat.
• in a large bowl, mix together the sugar and flour. pour in the cola mixture and blend with a mixer. in a medium bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk and add eggs, vanilla and sour cream. mix well and then stir into the batter. beat for 2 to 3 minutes.
• pour batter into prepared 9x13 inch pan. bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
• to make the frosting: in a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 butter, 6 tablespoons cola, and 3 tablespoons cocoa. bring to a boil, stirring constantly. when smooth, remove from heat and add confectioners' sugar and nuts. beat until smooth, then pour over cake while both frosting and cake is still hot.