Root Beer Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Mix the flour and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   In a medium saucepan, slice the chilled margarine by tablespoon-chunks into the cup of root beer.
3. 3
   Bring to a boil and add to the flour mixture, stirring well.
4. 4
   In a large measuring cup, whisk together the milk, soda, vanilla, salt and eggs.
5. 5
   Blend well and add to the flour mixture.
6. 6
   Fold in the marshmallows.
7. 7
   Turn batter into a well-greased or sprayed 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
8. 8
   Bake in a preheated 325-degree oven for 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Boiled frosting: While cake is baking, cut 1 stick of margarine into 1/3 cup root beer in a medium saucepan.
10. 10
    Bring to a boil and add 1 box of powdered sugar and 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans.
11. 11
    Mix well and pour over the cake after it's removed from the oven, but while the cake's still hot.