Coca-Cola Cake

5 from 3 votes

A rich, old-fashioned Southern Coca-Cola cake made with a fudgy chocolate base and poured chocolate Coca-Cola icing. Moist, decadent, and perfect for gatherings.

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Set time 2

Total Time 3 5

Servings servings

Calories 830kcal

Author Lisa Bynum

Ingredients

For the cake:

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup Coca-Cola or dark soda
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
½ cup buttermilk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the icing:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
6 tablespoons Coca-Cola
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 cup chopped pecans, optional

Instructions

For the cake:

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, Coca-Cola, and cocoa together. Bring to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat and let it cool slightly.
In a large bowl, mix the flour and sugar.
Pour the warm cocoa mixture over the dry ingredients and mix gently.
Add the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla extract. Whisk or beat the mixture until smooth and fully combined.
Pour the batter into a greased 9x13x2-inch baking pan.
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely before icing.

For the icing:

In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy.
Add the Coca-Cola, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cocoa.
Mix on low until combined, then increase the speed to medium and beat until smooth.
Stir in pecans if using.
Pour icing over the cooled cake and spread evenly.
Cover and refrigerate the cake for 2 hours to set the icing.

Notes

Cake must be completely cool before icing or frosting will melt.
Pecans add texture but can be omitted.
Store refrigerated for best texture and flavor.

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