CHOCOLATE COCA-COLA CAKE
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A classic southern favorite, Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake is a wonderfully rich and chocolatey cake with coca-cola in both the cake and frosting. Moist, rich chocolate, perfectly textured, and easy to prepare, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake: A Sweet Treat
Coca Cola Cake is a classic dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and Coca Cola. The result cake that is sure to please. This unique cake is moist, sweet, and flavorful. The marshmallows in the batter create little pockets of gooey goodness that add to the cake’s moist texture. The frosting is velvety smooth, sweet, and has a light chocolate flavor.
My son discribes this as the ‘brownie cake with frosting’. If that helps you get a feel for the taste and texture of it.
How this Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake came to be
We decided to eat at Cracker Barrel for Easter; I was more than happy for someone else to cook and clean for once. As always, I order the pancakes at Cracker Barrel regardless of what time of day it is.
Furthermore, I never have room for dessert. Ryder didn’t have room either, but he kept looking at the sign for this Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake that sat on the table. About halfway through the meal, probably when he realized he wouldn’t have room for dessert either, he asked me if I could make this chocolate cake for him.
As soon as I got home I started looking through my cookbooks to find the recipe. This is a classic chocolate cake; at least it’s a classic in the South. I’ve had it at church socials and family reunions. My mother made a similar cake that I decided to alter. I’m please with the result.
On Tuesday, as Ryder was enjoying the last of the Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake, he proclaimed, “Mommie, I know what kind of cake I want next year for my birthday. (His birthday is in March!!) “I want a Coca-Cola Cake!”
Coca Cola Cake Cooking Tips
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your cold ingredients,
butter , eggs, and buttermilk, are at room temperature. This helps them mix better and results in a smoother batter. - Sifting the Dry Ingredients:
Sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt so there are no lumps. This helps the cake rise evenly. - Pouring the Batter: Pour the batter into a well-greased pan to prevent sticking.
- Checking for Doneness: Check the cake with a toothpick. If it comes out clean or with a few dry crumbs, the cake is done.
Frequently Asked Questions
While Coca Cola gives the cake its unique flavor, you can experiment with other sodas. Just note that the taste will change. See my similar Diet Dr Pepper Cake.
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week.
Yes, you can bake the cake a day in advance. Store it covered at room temperature. Frost it just before serving.
Yes, wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
The frosting adds to the overall taste and texture, but you can skip it if you prefer a less sweet cake.
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Conclusion
Coca Cola Cake is a delightful dessert that brings together the beloved flavors of chocolate and Coca Cola. It’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Follow the tips for the best results, and enjoy the rich, moist, and flavorful cake with your family and friends.
Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup Coca Cola soda
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 and ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 and ½ cup mini-marshmallows
For the Frosting
- ½ cup butter
- ⅓ cup Coke
- 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
- 4 cups powdered sugar (aka confectioners) sifted
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Directions for cake
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Spray a 9×13 inch pan with non-stick spray.
- Combine Coca Cola, buttermilk, and vanilla; set aside.1 cup Coca Cola soda, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, ½ cup buttermilk
- Beat butter and sugar at low speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beat until blended.1 cup butter, 1 and ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs
- Combine flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda. Add to the butter mixture alternately with Coke mixture beginning and ending with flour mixture.2 cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
- Stir in marshmallows. Pour into prepared pan.1 and ½ cup mini-marshmallows
- Bake 350℉ for 30 to 35 minutes. (While the cake is baking, make the frosting.) Remove the cake when done and allow it to cool for 3 to 4 minutes before pouring Chocolate Coca-Cola Frosting over cake.
Directions for Frosting
- Bring the butter, Coke, and cocoa to a low boil and boil for 1 minute; stirring constantly.½ cup butter, ⅓ cup Coke, 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Whisk in powdered sugar. Add vanilla. Whisk until smooth. Pour over warm cake.4 cups powdered sugar (aka confectioners), 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- We like it served warm but it's good cold too. Serve plain or with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.
hehehe Thank you! made my day. Honestly, when I make this it doesn’t last longer than a day!
I’ve always loved this cake – it’s actually VERY similar to our Texas Sheet Cake,( which I never make in a jelly roll pan, always a 9 x 13); except it has the marshmallows. This from scratch version is awesome. The Cracker Barrel version is good, but tastes kinda pre-fab, if ya know what I mean! Thanks for sharing, this brings back very good memories of church socials etc back in the 60’s and 70’s!
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oh, thank you! I love those memories associated with certain foods. I love that this cake is so easy, yet I’ve never had anyone not like it.
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Ooh yummy! Looks moist too! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays!
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I am so glad you shared this recipe! I remember having this cake a long time ago! I will have to give it a try again!
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Your cake looks so moist and wonderful…no wonder it was such a huge hit!
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Y U M !!! Thanks for sharing!! Pinned 😉