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A close-up of a moist chocolate Coca Cola Cake slice with two layers of rich frosting, topped with a walnut, showcasing the perfect Coca Cola Cake Recipe for chocolate lovers.

Coca Cola Cake Recipe

5 from 2 votes
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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 13 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk and spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In a saucepan, combine Coca-Cola, butter, and cocoa. Heat until butter melts. Bring to boil, remove from heat.
  4. Pour warm cola mixture over dry ingredients; mix well.
  5. Whisk eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla together. Add to batter.
  6. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes.
  7. For frosting: Heat butter, Coca-Cola, and cocoa until butter melts.
  8. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  9. Pour warm frosting over hot cake. Add pecans if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 245mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 56gVitamin A: 510IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg

Notes

  • Use room temperature Coca-Cola
  • Frost cake while both cake and frosting are warm
  • Cool completely before serving

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