Description
Southern Coca-Cola Cake is a classic and indulgent dessert known for its moist, fudgy texture and rich chocolate flavor enhanced with the unique sweetness of Coca-Cola. This vintage cake features a luscious cocoa-infused batter and a creamy chocolate frosting, making it a beloved treat that pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup Coca-Cola (not diet)
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons Coca-Cola
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar until evenly combined.
- Cook Cocoa Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the unsalted butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, and Coca-Cola. Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring continuously until smooth and fully blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the hot cocoa mixture over the flour and sugar mixture. Stir well to fully incorporate.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients into Batter: Add the buttermilk mixture to the batter, stirring gently but thoroughly until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
- Make the Frosting: While the cake bakes, combine the unsalted butter, cocoa powder, and Coca-Cola in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat. Whisk in vanilla extract and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped pecans if desired.
- Frost the Cake: As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, pour the warm frosting evenly over the top, allowing it to soak in.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool at room temperature before slicing and serving. Enjoy with optional vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
Notes
- This cake has a rich, moist, and fudgy texture that is deeply chocolatey.
- For added texture and flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the frosting.
- Pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Be sure to use regular Coca-Cola, not diet, to maintain the proper sweetness and texture.
- Make sure to pour frosting over the cake while it is still hot for perfect absorption.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
