Coca Cola Cake
Servings: 20 slices
This Coca Cola cake is a chocolate cake that is deliciously rich and indulgent, perfect for a special occasion like a birthday. It the ultimate treat that's sure to please any chocolate lover!
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Ingredients
Ingredients for Coca Cola Cake
- 2 ⅓ cup all purpose flour (12 oz.)
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- ¾ cup mini marshmallows (1 ½ oz.)
- 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate chopped
- 1 cup Coca Cola
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup buttermilk
Ingredients For the Coca Cola Frosting
- 2 cups butter (4 sticks)
- ½ cup Coca Cola
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate melted
- 1 ¼ lb powdered sugar
Instructions
Directions For the Coca Cola Cake
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease and line two 9-inch metal cake pans with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add marshmallows and stir until melted.
- Add chocolate and stir over low heat until melted.
- Add Coca-Cola and stir; turn off heat and cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Beat sugar, oil and vanilla in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add cooled chocolate mixture and beat on low until combined.
- Alternately add in flour mixture then buttermilk, in batches, mixing well after each addition and beginning and ending with flour mixture. Scrape down sides of bowl after each addition.
- Divide batter between the two cake pans.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely on wire racks.
Directions For the Coca Cola Frosting
- Cream the butter in bowl using an electic mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add Coca-Cola and vanilla; Mix until combined.
- Mix in cocoa powder and melted chocolate until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl.
- Beat in powdered sugar, in batches, on low speed.
- Scrape sides of bowl.
To Assemble Coca Cola Cake
- Line a cake tray or plate with parchment paper.
- Place 1 cake layer on the center of the parchment.
- Place about ⅓ to ½ cup frosting on the top and spread with an offset spatula.
- Place second layer on top of first layer and repeat.
- Frost the sides of the cake to ensure full coverage and no cake shows through.
- Using the back of a teaspoon, create swirl patterns on the top and sides or using an offset spatula, smooth the top and sides.
- Decorate with sprinkles or chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Don't use Diet Coke.
- Allow cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Frosting may be made a day or two ahead of time and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before frosting.
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