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Coca Cola Cake Recipe

This classic Coca Cola Cake is a rich, fudgy, thick chocolate cake with deep flavor and a delicious frosting that sets up on top. It's the perfect cake to share with friends and family and serves a crowd!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 359 kcal
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 can coca cola 12 ounce
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup unsweetened baking cocoa
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • 1 can coca cola 12 ounce
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsweetened baking cocoa
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with baking spray (or use our homemade cake release). Set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan, heat Coca-Cola on low until it reduces to about 1/2 cup. Use a measuring cup to accurately measure (and discard the extra).
  4. Add the butter and cocoa to the saucepan with the Coke and whisk until the butter is melted and the cocoa is dissolved completely. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Once cooled, combine the Coke mixture to the flour mixture. Add in eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Use a mixer and beat until well blended.
  6. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. In a small saucepan over medium heat, pour in the second can of Coca cola. Reduce to 1/2 cup (discard excess).
  8. Add butter, vanilla, and cocoa to the coca cola and whisk until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
  9. Add in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking until dissolved. Repeat until all the sugar has been added.
  10. Pour the frosting over the baked cake (cake can be slightly warm still).
  11. Cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • The carbonation from the soda gives the coke and extra light texture and a bit of a lift. It adds a deep flavor that you will recognize, but can't quite tell what it is! You can substitute diet, sugar free cola or even root beer if you prefer.
  • Store cake at room temperature in baking dish and cover with plastic wrap. Can also be stored in the refrigerator. Will keep fresh for about 4-5 days.
  • Serving suggestions: Serve Coca Cola Cake with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate syrup and cherries for a fun presentation!
  • Leftover cake. Obviously freezing and eating the cake is an option. BUT, did you know you can make a chocolate cake shake? Toss slices of chocolate cake in a blender with chocolate ice cream for a unique treat.
  • See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 117mg (5%) Sugar 46g (92%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 359kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 117mg 5%
Sugar 46g 92%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.