Dr Pepper Cake

1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) cook-and-serve chocolate pudding mix
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 can (12 ounces) Dr Pepper
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

frosting:
1 container (12 ounces) whipped cream cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup baking cocoa
3-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper
.
In a large bowl, combine cake and pudding mixes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in Dr Pepper and vanilla.

Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake until top springs back when lightly touched, 20-25 minutes.

Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool
completely.

For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in cocoa.

Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy.

Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting.

Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer.

Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.