Coca Cola Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour and sugar.
2. 2
   Bring margarine, cola, and cocoa to a boil in a saucepan.
3. 3
   Pour over flour mixture.
4. 4
   In a bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, baking soda and vanilla.
5. 5
   Combine both mixtures and mix well.
6. 6
   Line the bottom of two round cake pans with wax paper and spray generously with cooking spray.
7. 7
   Pour equal amounts of batter into the pans and bake at 350 degrees (175 C.) for 30-35 minutes.
8. 8
   Do not overcook.
9. 9
   It's meant to be moist, use the toothpick test to be sure.
10. 10
    If it isn't jiggling in the center, it's most likely done.
11. 11
    Boil margarine, cocoa, and cola.
12. 12
    Pour over powdered sugar; mix until smooth.
13. 13
    Adjust the thickness by adding more powdered sugar or more cola.
14. 14
    I always add extra powdered sugar.
15. 15
    This makes the icing set up like a fudge.
16. 16
    You can either add the nuts or sprinkle them on top while the icing is still wet.
17. 17
    Turn one cooled cake onto a serving platter.
18. 18
    Spread icing evenly over cake.
19. 19
    Add the second cooled cake layer and spread remaining icing over the top.
20. 20
    Sprinkle with nuts in desired.