Coco-Cola Cake IV Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. In a medium saucepan combine 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup butter 3 tablespoons cocoa and 1 cup cola. Bring to a rapid boil and remove from heat.

In a large bowl mix together the sugar and flour. Pour in the cola mixture and blend with a mixer. In a medium bowl dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk and add eggs vanilla and sour cream. Mix well and then stir into the batter. Beat for 2 to 3 minutes.

Pour batter into prepared 9x13 inch pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

To make the Frosting: In a medium saucepan combine 1/2 butter 6 tablespoons cola and 3 tablespoons cocoa. Bring to a boil stirring constantly. When smooth remove from heat and add confectioners' sugar and nuts. Beat until smooth then pour over cake while both frosting and cake is still hot.