Dr. Pepper Cake

Some friends came over for dinner last night.

I made my special chicken and green chilies enchiladas, Mexican rice, and refried beans.

They brought over dessert. Which was Dr. Pepper cake and vanilla Blue Bell. A marriage made in food heaven. I thought....these people know about QUALITY eating!

It was the best cake I have ever had. I think it's the little bit of cinnamon that gave it that subtle kick. We loved it!


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DR. PEPPER CAKE
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1 c. butter
1 c. Dr. Pepper
4 tbsp. cocoa
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. soda
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Heat butter, cocoa and Dr. Pepper. Mix well and set aside.

Cream eggs, sugar and butter, milk and soda. Add flour and
cinnamon alternately with Dr. Pepper mixture, then vanilla.

Pour into greased and floured 9 x 12 inch pan and bake at
350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Ice with Dr. Pepper
Icing.


DR. PEPPER ICING:

1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. Dr. Pepper
3 tbsp. cocoa
1 (16 oz.) box confectioner's sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

Heat butter, cocoa and Dr. Pepper and blend well. Stir in
other ingredients. Mix thoroughly and ice cake.