How to Make Coco-Cola Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are not many dessert recipes that scream "nostalgia" quite as loudly as Coca-Cola Cake. This classic Southern dessert has been a staple at potlucks, family gatherings, and church suppers for generations. With its rich, moist chocolate flavor and unique hint of cola, Coca-Cola Cake is a beloved comfort food that brings back fond memories for many.

Originating in the southern United States, Coca-Cola Cake has a simple yet irresistible flavor profile. The addition of the iconic sod...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup butter
  • 6 tablespoons cola-flavored carbonated beverage
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Make cola cake: Combine flour and sugar in a mixing bowl. Place butter, cola soft drink, and cocoa in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Pour over flour mixture; mix well.
  • Stir in marshmallows, buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Spread cola frosting over hot cake.
  • Make cola frosting: Combine butter, cola soft drink, and cocoa in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Pour over confectioners' sugar in a large bowl; mix well. Stir in chopped nuts.
  • Nutrition

    454 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 199mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 54g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 87mg