Vanilla

Coca-Cola Cake

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar

• 2 cups flour

• ½ tsp salt

Coca-Cola Mixture:

• ½ cup butter

• ½ cup oil

• 3 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 cup Coca-Cola

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 tsp baking soda, mixed into ½ cup buttermilk

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tbsp Deaf Girl Walking Vanilla Extract

Optional Marshmallow Addition:

• Store-bought: 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows

• Homemade: Prepare marshmallows from the Maple Marshmallows recipe, substituting vanilla extract for maple.

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:

   • In a large mixing bowl, sift together sugar, flour, and salt. Set aside.

2. Make the Coca-Cola Mixture:

   • In a saucepan, combine butter, oil, cocoa powder, and Coca-Cola.

   • Bring to a boil, then immediately pour into the dry ingredients. Stir to combine.

3. Add the Wet Ingredients:

   • Mix baking soda and buttermilk together, then add to the batter.

   • Stir in eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.

   • If using store-bought mini marshmallows, fold them into the batter.

4. Bake the Cake:

   • Pour batter into a greased 9x13-inch pan.

   • Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 30–45 minutes, or until the cake reaches 200°F (93°C) in the center.

5. Marshmallow Layer (Optional):

   • If using homemade marshmallows, let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes after baking.

   • Pour the marshmallow fluff over the warm cake, spreading evenly.

Coca-Cola Frosting

Ingredients:

• ½ cup butter

• 3 tbsp cocoa powder

• ⅓ cup Coca-Cola

• 1 box powdered sugar

• 1 tbsp Deaf Girl Walking Vanilla Extract

• 1 cup toasted pecans

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, combine butter, cocoa powder, and Coca-Cola.

2. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.

3. Stir in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and toasted pecans until smooth.

4. Pour over the cake and let cool. As it sets, it forms a crusty, delicious glaze. Ahh, delish!

Broiled Grapefruit

Ingredients:

• 1 grapefruit, cut in half and sectioned (for easier eating)

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tsp Deaf Girl Walking Vanilla Extract

Honey Drizzle:

• ¼ cup honey

• 1 tbsp Deaf Girl Walking Vanilla Extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Honey Drizzle:

   • In a small bowl, mix together honey and DGW vanilla extract.

   • Let sit while the grapefruit broils, allowing the flavors to meld.

2. Prepare the Grapefruit:

   • Preheat the broiler.

   • In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and vanilla extract.

   • Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the cut side of each grapefruit half.

3. Broil the Grapefruit:

   • Place the grapefruit halves on a baking sheet, cut-side up.

   • Broil for 3–5 minutes, or until the sugar caramelizes and bubbles.

   • Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish.

4. Finish & Serve:

   • Drizzle the warm grapefruit with the honey mixture.

   • Enjoy this simple, delicious treat—sometimes, the simplest things taste the best!