This recipe will also make 2 (8-inch) square cakes; they'll freeze well in disposable pans.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
- 1 (3.9 ounce) package chocolate instant pudding mix
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 3/4 cups cola soft drink, divided
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 3 tablespoons cocoa
- 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
PREPARATION:
BEAT first 4 ingredients at low speed with an electric mixer until blended. Gradually add 1 1/4 cups cola. Increase speed to medium, and beat 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured 13- x 9-inch pan.
BAKE at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes.
COOK butter, remaining 1/2 cup cola soft drink, and cocoa in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter melts. (Do not boil.) Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir in pecans.
SPREAD warm frosting over top of warm cake; cool completely on wire rack.
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