Coca Cola Cake Recipe
xperience the magic of this classic Southern Coca Cola Cake Recipe! This treasured recipe features a rich, moist chocolate cake made with real Coca-Cola and topped with warm fudgy Coca-Cola frosting that's been delighting families for generations.
Print Pin Servings: 13 slices
Calories: 485kcal
Cost: $13
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Medium saucepan
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk and spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Coca-Cola room temperature
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
the Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup Coca-Cola
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
- Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a saucepan, combine Coca-Cola, butter, and cocoa. Heat until butter melts. Bring to boil, remove from heat.
- Pour warm cola mixture over dry ingredients; mix well.
- Whisk eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla together. Add to batter.
- Pour into prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes.
- For frosting: Heat butter, Coca-Cola, and cocoa until butter melts.
- Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour warm frosting over hot cake. Add pecans if desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature Coca-Cola
- Frost cake while both cake and frosting are warm
- Cool completely before serving
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg