Coca Cola Cake (Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe)
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Coca Cola Cake (Moist Chocolate Cake Recipe)
Description
This Coca Cola Cake uses familiar baking ingredients like flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, butter, cocoa powder, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. The batter incorporates cola alongside butter and cocoa heated to a boil before mixing with dry ingredients, which adds moisture and a mild caramel note from the soda. The eggs and buttermilk provide richness and tenderness to the cake's structure. Baking in a greased 9x13-inch pan yields a classic sheet cake with a delicate crumb.
The frosting is made separately by reducing cola to concentrate its flavor, then combining it with butter and cocoa powder. Powdered sugar is gradually whisked in to achieve a spreadable consistency, delivering a shiny and smooth chocolate topping with a subtle cola essence that complements the cake's flavors.
This cake is suitable for serving at celebrations or casual occasions, offering an approachable dessert with an uncommon ingredient twist. The cinnamon adds warmth, while the cola imparts moisture and a slight tanginess balancing the chocolate's richness.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 12 ounce cola canned
- 1 cup butter cut into small cubes, unsalted
- ¼ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 12 ounce cola canned
- ½ cup butter cut into small cubes, salted
- ¼ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
Instructions
- Make the Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
- In a small saucepan, stir together the cola, butter and cocoa powder over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Pour into the flour mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until moistened.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla until blended. Add to the batter, whisking constantly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Make the Frosting: About 15 minutes before the cake is finished, begin the frosting. In a small saucepan, bring the cola to a boil over high heat and cook until the liquid is reduced to ½ cup, about 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in the butter and cocoa powder until the butter is melted, then remove from the heat. Add the powdered sugar about 1 cup at a time, whisking until smooth. Pour immediately over the hot cake in an even layer. Allow the cake to cool to room temperature before serving. Leftovers should be covered and stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Nutritional values for the cake are calculated per serving, useful for dietary considerations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 699 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 699kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 104g | 35% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 86g | 172% |
| Vitamin A | 715IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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