Decadent Chocolate Cherry Cola Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Line the bottoms of two 9-inch round baking pans with parchment paper and grease the pans. Divide the marshmallows between the prepared pans.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking soda. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, cola, and cocoa, and bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add the hot cola mixture to the flour mixture and stir just until moistened.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla until blended, then add to the flour mixture, whisking constantly. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans (the marshmallows will float to the top).

4. 4

   Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them to wire racks to cool completely.

5. 5

   For the frosting, in a small bowl, beat the butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the marshmallow creme and cherry-pomegranate juice concentrate on low speed just until blended.

6. 6

   Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread the top with 1 cup of the frosting. Top with the remaining cake layer and spread the remaining frosting over the top. Decorate with fresh cherries.