Step 1

Preheat oven to 350-degrees F and grease or spray with cooking spray a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Begin by combining the Dr. Pepper, oil, butter and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium heat. When it comes to a simmer, mix well and turn stove off.

Step 3

Mix dry ingredients together (sugar, flour and baking soda), add to mixture in saucepan and mix well, by hand. Don’t over beat. DO NOT OVER BEAT.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl lightly beat the eggs and buttermilk together, then add them to the saucepan and combine batter well by hand, but again, do not over beat.

Step 5

Pour into a greased baking pan and bake at 350-degrees for approx. 23-28 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Be careful not to over bake.

Step 6

In a saucepan, combine butter, cocoa powder and milk together over medium heat, stirring occasionally until melted and smooth.

Step 7

Add in the powdered sugar a little at a time, combining after each addition until smooth.

Step 8

Pour over warm cake.

Step 9

Lock all the doors, draw the shades, don’t answer the phone and get the milk.