Old-Fashioned Coca Cola Soda Cake
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4.9
Old-Fashioned Coca Cola Soda Cake
Description
The cake batter incorporates a reduction of Coca-Cola simmered to concentrate its flavor paired with cocoa and butter, which adds depth and moisture. The dry ingredients consist of all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla are added to the cooled cocoa mixture to develop a batter that's thin yet smooth, ensuring a tender crumb after baking.
Baked in a 9x13-inch pan, the cake requires checking for doneness with a toothpick ensuring no raw batter remains. While baking, a frosting is prepared using reserved reduced Coca-Cola, butter, vanilla, cocoa powder, and sifted powdered sugar. This frosting is poured over the cooled cake to provide a rich, slightly tangy finish complementing the cake’s moist texture.
This cake stores well at room temperature for a few days or refrigerated to extend freshness. Though freezing is possible, the icing consistency may be affected upon thawing, so it is best applied shortly before serving. Variations on the soda used or decoration with nuts or cherries allow some customization.
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 (12-ounce) cans Coca-Cola divided
- 1 cup butter salted
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled (282g)
- 2 cups granulated sugar (400g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg lightly beaten, large
- 1/2 cup buttermilk room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
- 1/2 cup Coca-Cola from above, reduced
- 1/2 cup butter salted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick baking spray.
- In a medium saucepan, simmer both cans of Coca-Cola over medium heat until it reduced to about 1 cup. Measure out 1/2 cup and set aside for the frosting.
- Add the butter and cocoa powder to the other 1/2 cup of reduced cola in the pan over medium heat and whisk until the butter is melted and the cocoa is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until fully incorporated.
- Once cooled, add the Coca-Cola mixture to the flour mixture. Add the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla and use an electric mixer on medium speed to blend until well combined. The batter will be thin.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 28-30 minutes or until a toothpick or knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. Return the reserved 1/2 cup of reduced cola to the saucepan along with the butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla. Set it over medium heat and whisk until the butter is fully melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
- Add the powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time, whisking together until dissolved. Repeat until all four cups are incorporated.
- Pour the frosting over the baked cake while both are still warm. Allow the cake to cool and the icing to set up before slicing and serving serving.
- Optional: Serve with ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate syrup or cherries.
Notes
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezing is possible with or without frosting, though frosting may not hold texture well after thawing.
- Prepare and reduce the Coca-Cola carefully to measure exactly 1/2 cup for the batter and 1/2 cup for the frosting to maintain proper texture.
- Sift powdered sugar for the frosting to ensure a smooth, lump-free icing.
- Substitute with other dark sodas like Dr. Pepper or Root Beer if desired.
- If buttermilk is unavailable, create a substitute by adding 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice to 1/2 cup milk and letting it rest for 5 minutes before use.
- Consider garnishing with cherries or English walnuts for additional presentation options.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 599 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 599kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 94g | 31% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 415mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 73g | 146% |
| Vitamin A | 765IU | 15% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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