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3. Whisk in the eggs one at a time.

4. Add the melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix well. Pour the mixture into the piecrust.

5. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the center has set. (It should jiggle only slightly when you shake the pan.)

6. Cool and serve at room temperature, with whipped cream and strawberries if desired.

Amma’s Cola Cake

Ingredients

Cake:

2 cups flour

2 cups sugar

½ pound (2 sticks) butter

3 tablespoons baking cocoa

1 cup Coca-Cola

½ cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1½ cups mini marshmallows

2 eggs

Icing:

¼ pound (1 stick) butter

3 tablespoons baking cocoa

6 tablespoons Coca-Cola

4 cups confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

2. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and sugar. Set it aside.

3. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in the cocoa and Coca-Cola, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.

4. Pour the liquid mixture over the flour and sugar. Add the buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla, marshmallows, and eggs. Stir well.