Coke a Cola Cake

 This is a recipe I remember from the 70's.   My grandson asked me to make it for his birthday.

COKE-A-COLA CAKE

(serves 12-16)

Cake Ingredients:

*2 cups all-purpose flour

*2 cups granulated sugar

*1 teaspoon baking powder

*1/2 cup butter (1 stick)

*1/2 cup crisco

*3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

*1 cup coke-a-cola

*1/2 cup buttermilk

*1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 

*2 large eggs, room temperature 

Frosting Ingredients:

*1/2 cup butter (1 stick)

*3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

*6 tablespoons coke-a-cola

*2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Cake Directions:

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees

~Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

~In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon baking powder and set aside.

~In a medium saucepan, bring 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup crisco, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa, and 1 cup coke-a-cola to a boil.

~Pour over dry ingredients.

~Stir in 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 2 large eggs until well combined.

~Pour into prepared baking dish.

~Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

~Poke small holes in top of cake.

Frosting Directions:

~In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup butter, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa, and 6 tablespoons coke-a-cola and bring to a boil.

~Stir in 2 cups sifted powdered sugar and stir until well incorporated.

~Remove from heat and pour over hot cake.

~Serve warm or cold.