Dr Pepper Cake

1. In a large bowl, whisk the sugar and flour together
2. Place the butter, marshmallows, cocoa and Dr Pepper together in a small pot
3. Heat until the butter and marshmallows are melted, stirring often
4. Pour melted mixture over the flour and sugar
5. Allow to cool for 10 minutes
6. Add the beaten egg and mix well
7. Add the baking soda to the buttermilk and pour into the batter mixture
8. Add the vanilla and mix well.
9. Pour into a well greased 12" dutch oven and bake at 350° for 40–50 minutes.

Frosting

1. Place the butter, cocoa and Dr Pepper in a small dutch oven.
   • The same pot used to prepare the cake mix can be used
2. Bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Pour over the powdered sugar and beat until creamy and the consistency to be spread.
4. Add the pecans, if using.
5. Spread over warm, not hot, cake.