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Cola Cake Recipe

Cola Cake Recipe

Dive into the sweet symphony of flavors with our Coca-Cola Cake, where the effervescence of Coca-Cola meets the rich allure of cocoa. This delightful dessert features a tender crumb and a luscious frosting that melds together in perfect harmony. Each slice offers a unique blend of sweetness and depth, making it a hit at any celebration or a delightful end to a cozy meal. Simple to make yet extravagantly delicious, our Coca-Cola Cake is a testament to the joy of combining classic ingredients with a modern twist. Enjoy a piece of culinary creativity that’s sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 459 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Electric Mixer (optional)
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Cooling rack
  • Toothpick
  • Knife
  • Serving platter

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup coca cola
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • ½ cup mini marshmallows
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup buttermilk or coconut milk if desired
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Warm the oven up to 350 degrees. Put Coca-Cola, oil, butter, and cocoa in a sauté pan. Set the heat to medium-high and cook until the mixture boils. Once it starts to boil, turn off the heat.
    Cola Cake Recipe
  • Then add the marshmallows and mix them in with a whisk until they melt. Set the mixture aside.
  • Put sugar, flour, and salt in the mixing bowl and mix on low speed. Pour the hot cocoa mixture in slowly and keep mixing until the speed reaches medium.
  • After that, beat in the vanilla extract, eggs, buttermilk, and baking soda until everything is well mixed.
    Cola Cake Recipe
  • Spray non-stick baking spray on a 9x13 sheet cake pan. Spread out the cake batter in the pan after you pour it in.
  • Put it in the oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean.
  • The cake still has about 10 minutes to bake. In the meantime, put the rest of the butter, cocoa powder, milk, Coca-Cola, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar in a pot over medium-high heat. Whisk the ingredients together until they boil and are well mixed.
    Cola Cake Recipe
  • Take the cake out of the oven when it's done baking and pour the hot filling on top. Let it cool. After that, cut it up and serve it.

Notes

  • Like nuts? A sprinkle of toasted pecans would be tasty on top, even though it's not usual.
  • If you serve this cake with vanilla ice cream, it will take you to the gates of heaven and back again.
  • When you put the filling on top of the cake, it should still be hot from the oven.
  • For the best taste, use high-quality chocolate powder.
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