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Coca Cola Cake Recipe

Coca Cola Cake Recipe


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  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Sweet Southern comfort meets soda-infused Coca Cola Cake, a nostalgic dessert blending rich chocolate and classic cola flavors. Moist layers promise indulgent moments where simplicity and tradition dance on your palate, inviting you to savor every delectable bite.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup Coca-Cola
  • 2 eggs
  • 112 cups mini marshmallows

Wet Ingredients and Leavening Agents:

  • 12 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder

Frosting Ingredients:

  • 12 cup butter
  • 6 tablespoons Coca-Cola
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 175°C/350°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking tin with light greasing.
  2. Combine butter, cocoa, and Coca-Cola in a saucepan, bringing to a rapid boil while stirring continuously.
  3. Melt marshmallows into the hot liquid mixture until smooth and fully incorporated.
  4. Transfer hot mixture into a large mixing bowl containing flour and sugar, mixing thoroughly until well blended.
  5. Incorporate eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla extract, whisking until a uniform batter forms.
  6. Pour cake batter into prepared baking tin, ensuring even distribution.
  7. Bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. During baking, prepare frosting by heating butter, Coca-Cola, and cocoa in a saucepan over medium heat.
  9. Blend powdered sugar and chopped pecans into the warm frosting mixture, stirring until glossy and smooth.
  10. Remove cake from oven and immediately pour warm frosting over the hot cake surface.
  11. Allow cake to cool completely at room temperature before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Swap marshmallows with vegetarian gelatin for a meat-free version that maintains the cake’s signature gooey texture.
  • For a gluten-sensitive diet, use a reliable gluten-free flour blend instead of regular flour to keep the cake’s rich chocolate flavor.
  • Toast pecans before adding to frosting to enhance their nutty aroma and create a deeper, more complex taste profile.
  • Reduce sugar content by using half the recommended amount and replacing with natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-calorie dessert option.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 36 g
  • Sodium: 140 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg