Old-Fashioned Dr Pepper Cake

Desserts

A moist, rich and fudgy chocolate cake made extra special with Dr Pepper.

For the Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 cup Dr Pepper
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Frosting

• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 6 tablespoons Dr Pepper
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

1. Mix flour and sugar in a bowl.
2. In a saucepan, heat butter, cocoa powder, and Dr Pepper until melted.
3. Pour the hot mixture into the flour mixture and stir.
4. Add buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla. Mix well.
5. Pour into a greased baking pan.
6. Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes. Test with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
7. For the frosting, heat butter, cocoa powder, and Dr Pepper together.
8. Mix in powdered sugar until smooth and spreadable.
9. Spread the frosting over the warm cake and let it set before serving.