Coca Cola Cake with Cake Mix
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Coca Cola Cake with Cake Mix
Description
The recipe uses a standard chocolate cake mix but substitutes the water component with Coca-Cola, which provides moisture along with a subtle flavor that enhances the cake's richness. Baking it in a 9x13 pan produces a single-layer cake with a tender crumb.
The frosting combines butter, cocoa powder, and Coca-Cola boiled together, then mixed with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth, and folded with finely chopped pecans. Pouring the warm frosting on the warm cake allows it to harden as it cools, forming a sweet, firm topping with nutty accents.
Serving suggestions include pairing cake slices with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce for added indulgence. The recipe notes that variations can include using root beer instead of Coke and that Diet Coke has not been tested.
Allow the cake to cool thoroughly before slicing to let the frosting set properly. The recipe provides clear directions for making the frosting while the cake is still warm for optimal texture.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 (15.25 ounce) chocolate cake mix plus ingredients called for on the box, box, or Devil's Food cake mix
- 1 cup Coca-Cola or enough to replace the water called for on the package directions
For the Coca Cola Frosting:
- ½ cup butter salted, 1 stick
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- 6 tablespoons Coca-Cola
- 1 (16 ounce) confectioners sugar sifted, box
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup pecan finely chopped
Instructions
Bake the Cake
- Bake the cake in a 9 x 13-inch pan according to package directions, BUT replace the water with an equal amount of Coca Cola.
- While the cake is still warm, prepare the Coca Cola Frosting.
Make the Coca Cola Frosting
- In a large saucepan, bring butter, cocoa powder, and Coca Cola to a boil, whisking regularly. Remove from heat and mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the pecans.
Ice the Cake
- Pour the hot icing over the warm cake. The icing will firm up and harden into a sweet shell over the cake as it cools.
Notes
- Check cake mix package instructions to ensure correct ingredients are used due to brand differences.
- Pour the Coca Cola frosting on the cake while warm to allow proper hardening.
- Allow cake to cool completely before slicing to let icing set fully.
- Recipe has not been tested with Diet Coke; flavor may differ.
- Root beer can be substituted for Coca-Cola for a different flavor.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce to enhance the dessert experience.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 18people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3521 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 352.1kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 51.7g | 17% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 15.6g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.7g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 20.4mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 279.2mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 4% |
| Sugar | 44.8g | 90% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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