Coca-Cola Cake

Rich, chocolatey flavor and moist, light cake collide in this delectable recipe. Add a fudgy Coca-Cola glaze to the mix, and you've got dessert perfection.

Serves 12 large or 16 small slices

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 670kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

Coca-Cola Cake

2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
2 cups (400g) sugar
1 teaspoon (6g) baking soda
½ teaspoon (2-3g) salt
½ teaspoon (3g) ground cinnamon (optional)
3 cups (709ml) Coca-Cola
1 cup (227g) butter, cubed
⅓ cup (35g) cocoa powder
2 large eggs at room temperature
½ cup (120ml) buttermilk at room temperature
1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract

Coca-Cola Frosting

1 cup (236ml) Coca-Cola
½ cup (113g) butter, cubed
⅓ cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups (500g) confectioners' sugar, sifted
⅛ teaspoon (<1g) salt

Instructions

Coca-Cola Cake

Preheat oven to 350℉ (175℃).
In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
Pour the Coca-Cola into a small saucepan and cook for about 15 minutes until it reduces to 1½ cups.
Add butter and cocoa powder. Bring to barely a boil, stirring occasionally.
Stir the Coca-Cola mixture into the flour mixture until just combined.
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla, then stir them into the Coca-Cola batter until just combined.
Transfer the batter to a greased 9"x13" baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.

Coca-Cola Frosting

While the cake is baking, pour Coca-Cola into a small saucepan and simmer until reduced to ½ cup (about 10 minutes). Stir in butter, salt, and cocoa until the butter melts. Remove from heat.
Stir in the confectioners' sugar until the glaze is smooth. Pour immediately over the hot cake.

Notes

If the glaze is too thick, add a little more Coca-Cola (a teaspoon at a time) until it reaches the desired consistency. If it's too thin, add a bit more sifted confectioners' sugar.
Warm the eggs and buttermilk to room temperature because it creates a smoother batter.
Please don't use flat soda because bubbles lighten up the cake.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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