Description
Sweet Southern charm meets classic soda magic in this Coca Cola Cake, a delectable dessert blending nostalgic flavors with rich chocolate indulgence. Rich cocoa and fizzy cola create a moist, irresistible treat that promises pure Southern comfort with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Coca Cola (real, not diet)
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 stick butter
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 3 3/4 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 stick butter
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Create a rich chocolate base by simmering Coca-Cola, vegetable oil, butter, and cocoa powder in a saucepan until the mixture reaches a rolling boil, stirring to prevent scorching.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt, creating a uniform dry ingredient mixture.
- Carefully pour the bubbling Coca-Cola mixture over the dry ingredients, whisking vigorously to ensure a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Introduce eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and pure vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture, blending until the batter achieves a silky, consistent texture.
- Transfer the liquid batter into a generously greased 13×9 inch baking dish, ensuring even distribution.
- Position the cake in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for approximately 25 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Allow the cake to rest and slightly cool for 10 minutes before preparing the decadent frosting.
- For the frosting, melt butter, cocoa powder, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until fully incorporated.
- Remove the frosting from heat and vigorously whisk in vanilla extract and powdered sugar until achieving a glossy, spreadable consistency.
- While the cake remains warm, generously spread the chocolate frosting across the entire surface, creating an even, tempting layer.
Notes
- Experiment with different cola brands to create unique flavor variations, each bringing its own subtle taste twist to the cake.
- Swap out buttermilk with Greek yogurt or sour cream for a tangier, richer texture that keeps the cake moist and tender.
- For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend, ensuring everyone can enjoy this classic Southern treat.
- Cool the cake completely before cutting to prevent crumbling and achieve clean, picture-perfect slices that showcase the cake’s rich chocolate color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 446
- Sugar: 44 g
- Sodium: 189 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 59 mg