Coca-Cola Cake Recipe | Best Chocolate Coke Layer Cake

This moist and delicious Coca-Cola cake is a Southern classic. A decadent chocolate cake with rich chocolate frosting, it is the perfect dessert for celebrations or potlucks!

This is a classic Coca-cola cake recipe that has varied a little over the years. Early renditions of this recipe (there are many) included using a boxed cake mix, adding mini marshmallows to the batter, a lot more sugar, cinnamon, and buttermilk, and decorating with pecans! Tracing the originator of this recipe is a dead-end. No one is certain what the original recipe actually was. Coke cake recipes date back to the 1950s. I am sure there are even earlier editions if you look hard enough!

Coca-Cola Cake Recipe | Best Chocolate Coke Layer Cake

Most of the Coke cake recipes are in a 13×9″ pan. This Coca Cola cake recipe is a layer cake, so well suited for birthdays and holidays!

This easy Coca-Cola cake recipe has a unique flavor, which has made it a favorite for eons in the South. If you like a fluffy chocolate cake rich in chocolate flavor with a kick, this is destined to become one of your favorite cake recipes.

This cake has a rich, chocolatey flavor with a hint of the classic Coke flavor. The cola adds an additional fluffiness and extra lift to the rising flavor along with a subtle flavor. The cola flavor is more apparent in the frosting, but it really helps cut the sweetness. This may be the best Coca Cola cake recipe you ever make!

Tips and variations for making this Coca-Cola chocolate cake recipe:

● Remember that Coke used to be made with sugar, and the Mexican variety still is, so if you can find that variation of Coca-Cola, you might enjoy it even more!
● Pop changes are Dr Pepper, Pepsi-Cola, Cherry Coke, Root Beer, instead of the Coke. Substituting any of those soft drinks for the Coke will change the flavor of the cake and the frosting.
● In the United States, ½ cup butter = 1 stick, 1 cup = 2 sticks
● For my UK and Australian friends: confectioners’ sugar is icing sugar (powdered sugar, 10x).
● 5¼ cups Confectioners’ Sugar = 35.3 oz = 1 kg
● The cola soft drink works better in this recipe when it is at room temperature or even warmed slightly in the microwave.
● You can substitute diet cola for regular in equal amounts, but be advised that you will be able to taste the artificial sweetener.
● If you only have Dutch-process cocoa powder, you can substitute in equal amounts, but the result will be a sweeter cake, and you will taste less of the cola flavor.
● The decorating of this moist chocolate Coca Cola cake used the Wilton Tip 1M.
● Wilton Sugar Pearls in White were used to decorate the Coke cake.
● How to make vanilla extract
● Elevate Your Baking Game: Learn the Magic of Sifting
● Store leftovers covered at room temperature. If the temperature is too hot or humid outside, keep it in the fridge, but bring it up to room temperature before serving.
● You can freeze this cake, both before or after assembling. Store in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap, then with tin foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw is uncovered on the counter and served when it reaches room temperature.
● This recipe is made with simple ingredients commonly found at your local grocery store.

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Coca-Cola Cake Recipe Ingredients:

For the Cake:

● 2 cups All Purpose Flour, plus two tablespoons for the pans
● 1½ cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
● ½ cup Butter, softened
● 1 cup White Sugar
● 1 cup Brown Sugar
● 3 large Eggs
● 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
● ½ teaspoon Salt
● 1 cup Sour Cream
● 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
● 1 cup Coca-Cola Soft Drink

For the Frosting:

● 1 cup Butter, softened
● 5¼ cups Confectioners’ Sugar
● 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder
● ¼ teaspoon Salt
● 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
● 4 tablespoons Coca-Cola Soft Drink
● 1 Tablespoon White Sugar Pearl Sprinkles

Coca-Cola Cake Mise en Place:

● (2) 8-inch Cake Pans
● Cooking Spray
● Small Microwave-safe Mixing Bowl
● Stand-up Mixer (paddle attachment, whisk attachment, large bowl, etc.) or Hand Mixer (electric mixer)
● Measuring Cup
● Measuring Spoons
● Rubber Spatula
● Medium Mixing Bowl
● Sifter
● Wire Baking Rack (Cooling Rack)
● Piping Bag
● Piping Tip
● Cake Stand or Cake Plate

Coca-Cola Cake Recipe Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Spray two (2) 8-inch round cake pans liberally with cooking spray. Dust each pan with one tablespoon of flour.
3. In a small, microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval. This will take 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool.

4. In the bowl of the stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, beat the butter, granulated white sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until thoroughly combined, about 2 minutes.

5. Add the eggs, one at a time, combining on medium speed.

6. Add the melted chocolate and continue mixing until combined about 1 minute.

7. Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.

8. Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the batter and beat on low speed until fully combined.

9. Add ½ of the sour cream and continue beating on low speed.
10. Continue mixing the batter, alternating between the flour and sour cream mixture until fully combined.

11. Add the vanilla extract and cola soft drink and beat on low speed until combined.

12. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.

13. Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 40-45 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
14. Cool cakes in the pans for 15 minutes before removing each cake and placing it on a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

15. While the cake is cooling, make the frosting. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter with the beater attachment until smooth.

16. Add the Confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla. Continue beating on low speed until the Confectioners’ sugar begins to combine, then increase the speed to medium until fully combined.

17. Add the Coke, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is smooth and whipped.

18. Now, it is time to assemble the cooled cakes. Place one cake on a serving dish and spread an even layer of frosting approximately ½-inch thick. Top with the second cake and ice the entire outside of the cake. Place the white candy beads up the sides and top to give the illusion of bubbles.

19. If you want to get creative, place a cup of frosting into a piping bag and add decorative features to the top.

20. Serve and enjoy!

21. Store leftovers covered at room temperature. If it is too hot or humid outside, keep them in the fridge, but bring them up to room temperature before serving.

22. You can freeze this cake, both before or after assembling. Store in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap, then with tin foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the Coke cake uncovered on the counter and serve when it reaches room temperature.

Yield: 1

Coca-Cola Cake Recipe | Best Chocolate Coke Layer Cake

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Coca-Cola Cake Recipe | Best Chocolate Coke Layer Cake. This moist and delicious Coca-Cola cake is a Southern classic. A decadent chocolate cake with rich chocolate frosting, it is the perfect dessert for celebrations or potlucks!

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Additional Time 20 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 2 cups All Purpose Flour, plus two tablespoons for the pans
• 1½ cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• ½ cup Butter, softened
• 1 cup White Sugar
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Sour Cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup Coca-Cola Soft Drink

For the Frosting

• 1 cup Butter, softened
• 5¼ cups Confectioners' Sugar
• 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder
• ¼ teaspoon Salt
• 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
• 4 tablespoons Coca-Cola Soft Drink
• 1 Tablespoon White Sugar Pearl Sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Spray two (2) 8-inch round cake pans liberally with cooking spray. Dust each pan with one tablespoon of flour.
3. In a small, microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval. This will take 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
4. In the bowl of the stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, beat the butter, granulated white sugar, and brown sugar at medium speed until thoroughly combined, for about 2 minutes.
5. Add the eggs, one at a time, combining on medium speed.
6. Add the melted chocolate and continue mixing until combined, about 1 minute.
7. Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
8. Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the batter and beat on low speed until thoroughly combined.
9. Add ½ of the sour cream and continue beating on low speed.
10. Continue mixing the batter, alternating between the flour and sour cream mixture until thoroughly combined.
11. Add the vanilla extract and cola soft drink and beat on low speed until combined.
12. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
13. Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 40-45 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
14. The cakes should be cooled in the pans for 15 minutes before being removed and placed on a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
15. While the cake is cooling, make the frosting. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter with the beater attachment until smooth.
16. Add the Confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla. Continue beating at a low speed until the confectioners' sugar begins to combine, then increase the speed to medium until it is fully combined.
17. Add the Coke, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is smooth and whipped.
18. Now, it is time to assemble the cooled cakes. Place one cake on a serving dish and spread an even layer of frosting approximately ½-inch thick. Top with the second cake and ice the entire outside of the cake. Place the white candy beads up the sides and top to give the illusion of bubbles.
19. If you want to get creative, place a cup of frosting into a piping bag and add decorative features to the top.
20. Serve and enjoy!
21. Store leftovers covered at room temperature. If it is too hot or humid outside, keep them in the fridge, but bring them up to room temperature before serving.
22. You can freeze this cake, both before or after assembling. Store in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap, then with tin foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the Coke cake uncovered on the counter and serve when it reaches room temperature.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 805Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 454mgCarbohydrates: 122gFiber: 2gSugar: 101gProtein: 6g

Note: for exact nutritional information, consult your dietitian. All nutritional information provided is simply a guideline.

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