Coca Cola Cake - Southern Chocolate Cake Recipe
Servings: 20 Servings
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup Coca Cola
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup canola oil or vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
For the Icing:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup Coca Cola
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 16 ounces powdered sugar
Instructions
To Make the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease a 9x13-inch cake pan. Set aside.
- In a large, heat-safe mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon salt
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla until well combined.2 large eggs, ½ cup buttermilk, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Place the cola, butter, oil, and cocoa powder in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil.1 cup Coca Cola, ½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup canola oil, ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- Pour the cola mixture over into the flour mixture, and use a hand mixer to beat the ingredients until combined. Usually about 1 minute.
- Add the buttermilk/egg mixture and baking soda and continue mixing just until combined.1 teaspoon baking soda
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before icing. It needs to be very warm to help the icing spread.
To Make the Icing:
- In a large saucepan, whisk together the butter, cola, and cocoa powder until the butter melts.½ cup unsalted butter, ⅓ cup Coca Cola, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- Remove from heat, and whisk in the powdered sugar. Pour the icing over the hot cake and spread into an even layer. Slice and enjoy!16 ounces powdered sugar
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice of cake. Actual calories will vary.
- Store leftover Coca Cola cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Coca Cola Cake - Southern Chocolate Cake Recipe
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
363
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
35
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
200
mg
8
%
Potassium
65
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
55
g
18
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
44
g
49
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
317
IU
6
%
Calcium
18
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
